Manual 2004-300M-1st

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 4
5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 5
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 6
7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 7
8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 8
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 9
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 10
INTRODUCTION 1
CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION WARNING!
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to birth defects or other reproductive harm.
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored contains the information you desire.
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
When it comes to service, remember that your manufac-
turers dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory- Consult the following table for a description of the
trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
interested in your satisfaction. this owner’s manual:
INTRODUCTION 5
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6 INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on a stamped
plate at the left front corner of the instrument panel,
visible through the windshield. This number also ap-
pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label
affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label as a
convenient record of your vehicle identification number
and optional equipment.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Automatic Unlock On Exit (Only Available If
Automatic Door Locks Enabled) . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer — If Equipped . 9
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫ Enable/Disable Lamp Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System . . . . . . . . .13
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
䡵 Glove Compartment Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
▫ Enable/Disable Horn Chirp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
䡵 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ To Unlock The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ Enable/Disable Trunk Press And Hold . . . . . . .20
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Central Locking Feature — If Equipped . . . . . .15
▫ To Use The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ “Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) . .16
▫ To Program Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .16
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫ Transmitter Linked To Memory Programming . .21 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
䡵 Security Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .33
▫ To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .47
▫ Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . .25
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
䡵 Remote Trunk Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
▫ Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start
You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with and operate the vehicle for more than the two second
either side up. validation time period.
The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
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code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic
be used to order duplicate keys only from your dealer. regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a unlocked. During normal operation, the Sentry Key
safe place. Indicator light, located on the instrument panel upper
cover, will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the
ignition is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the
CAUTION! bulb remains on solid, this indicates a problem with the
electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check,
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
the vehicle or there is a communication failure between
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
the transponder and the Sentry Key Immobilizer module.
Both of these lamp conditions will result in the engine
Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer — If Equipped being shut down after 2 seconds of running. Keep in
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- mind that a key which has not been programmed is also
rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine. considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the
The system will shut the engine down after 2 seconds of ignition for that vehicle. All of the keys provided with
running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle
system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic electronics.
chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that
If the Sentry Key Immobilizer System indicator light ignition key, the theft alarm light will flash continuously
comes on during normal vehicle operation (it has been to signal that the vehicle has been immobilized. If the
running for longer than 10 seconds) a fault has been Theft Alarm Light remains On during vehicle operation,
detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be it indicates a fault in the system electronics.
serviced as soon as possible.
Important Note about Service
NOTE: A four digit PIN is needed to service the Sentry Key
• The Sentry Immobilizer System is not compatible with Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained by the
remote starting systems. Use of these systems may dealership. However, this number can also be found on
result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security your customer invoice that you were given upon receipt
protection. of your vehicle. YOU MUST BRING ALL SENTRY KEYS
that are programmed to your vehicle with you when
• Mobil SpeedPass, additional sentry keys, or any other
bringing your vehicle in for service.
transponder equipped components on the same key-
chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) Replacement Keys
fault unless the additional part is physically held
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
against the ignition key being used when starting
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF Elec-
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can
tronics will also not cause interference with this
not be programmed to any other vehicle.
system.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
The Theft Alarm Light, located on top of the instrument
with a four digit PIN number. This number is required
panel, will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
ignition switch is first turned to the On position. If the
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle flashing, and turn On for 3 seconds; then turn Off.
electronics. A blank key is one which has never been
The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
programmed.
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.
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NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.
CAUTION!
Customer Key Programming
You can program new keys to the system if you have two An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
valid keys by doing the following: remove the key from the ignition, lock the doors,
close the windows, and raise the top when leaving
1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the
the vehicle unattended.
ignition On for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15
seconds.
General Information
Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key. The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15
2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject
within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound to the following two conditions:
and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash. 1. this device may not cause harmful interference
Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key. 2. this device must accept any interference that may be
3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch received, including interference that may cause undes-
the ignition On within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a ired operation
Ignition Key Removal Turn the key to the Lock position and remove the key.
Place the shift lever in Park and make sure that the shift
knob push-button (vehicles with floor shift) is in the out
position.
NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place

the lever in Park, the key may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, turn the key
clockwise slightly, then remove the key as described.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC position, sounds a
signal to remind you to remove the key.
Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System

This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push button
is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the 2
key is in the OFF or RUN positions.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK

The glove box lock has been designed so that the key can
be inserted only about half way. Do not force the key past
this point.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM DOOR LOCKS

The interior lights will come on when you unlock the
Power Door Locks
vehicle with the remote keyless entry or central unlock.
There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors.
are closed then fade to off.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the WARNING!
ignition switch, with the ignition switch in the ACC,
LOCK, or OFF position, and the driver’s door is open, the For personal security and safety in the event of an
doors will not lock. A chime will sound as a reminder to accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and 2
remove the keys. when you park and leave the vehicle.
The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

until you pull up the lock plungers.
Central Locking Feature — If Equipped
Turning the key in the driver’s door to the unlock
position once will unlock only the driver’s door. Turning
the driver’s door lock to the unlock position twice within
five seconds, will unlock all doors.
Locking either front door with the key will lock all doors.
“Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,
To provide a safer environment for small children riding move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the
in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
“child-protection” door lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door and use a key to WARNING!
move the control near the door latch UP to the “Engage”
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
position as shown on the door label. When the system on
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
a door is engaged, that door can be opened only by using
from the outside when the child protection locks are
the outside door handle. This will occur only if the inside
engaged.
door lock is in the unlocked (up) position.
Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks

On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to the EVIC-Customer Programmable Features for
details.
The doors will lock automatically, as delivered from the
factory, if:
1. The transaxle is in gear,
2. all doors are closed,
3. vehicle speed is above 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h), 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.
4. the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled 2
by performing the same following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN
and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the

programming.
Automatic Unlock on Exit (Only Available if 3. Press upward on the power door unlock switch to
Automatic Door Locks Enabled) unlock the doors.
This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK
programming.
position. This function is disabled as delivered from the
factory. Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or Remote Keyless Entry
disabled by performing the following procedure: This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. unlock the trunk from distances up to 40 feet (12 meters)
using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit-
2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and OFF ter at the vehicle to activate the system.
4 times ending up in the OFF position.
To unlock the doors: To lock the doors:

Press and release the unlock button on the transmitter. Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. The
horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will flash
NOTE: The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
to acknowledge the signal. 2
toggle between the first press unlock of driver’s door to Enable/Disable Horn chirp:
unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure: The horn chirp feature can be enabled or disabled by
performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button. 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.
3. Release both buttons.
Enable/Disable Lamp Flash:
The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform- NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
ing the following procedure: dure described above.
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. To unlock the trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
unlatch the trunk.
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold: To Use The Panic Alarm:

The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
immediately upon activation of the Trunk button (with- Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with
out pressing and holding) by performing the following the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut
procedure: itself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15
m.p.h. (24 km/h).
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
To Program Additional Transmitters:
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
3. Release both buttons. dure.
Panic Alarm On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the Information Center), these functions can be selected at
interior lights, flashes the foglights and sounds the horn the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. The Refer to EVIC— Customer Programmable Features for
vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode. details.
NOTE: When entering program mode, all previously
programmed transmitters are erased from memory,
therefore you must reprogram ALL the transmitters
when you enter program mode.
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the Ignition switch to the release the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously. You
ON position. will hear a chime after each transmitter has been success-
fully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finish
programming all new transmitters. A chime will sound 2
when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is
turned to the Lock position.
Transmitter Linked to Memory Programming
Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return
the driver’s seat, mirrors, and radio presets to the saved
position when the Unlock button is pressed and released.
NOTE: When newly purchased (or replacement) trans-
mitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first trans-
mitter programmed will be associated with memory
2. Using a previously programmed transmitter, press the setting 1, and the second transmitter programmed will be
Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit-
Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 ters will not be associated with a memory setting.
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least
To program your transmitters, perform the following:
one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with 1. Adjust the seat and side view mirrors to the desired
programming the new transmitter. position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired
stations.
3. One by one with each transmitter (includes previously
programmed as well as the new transmitter), press and
2. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory General Information
seat switch, then press and release memory button 1 or 2. This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and
with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
3. Within ten seconds of completing step 2, press and
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
release the Lock button on the transmitter. This will link
cause harmful interference and (2) This device must
the transmitter to the desired memory setting.
accept any interference that may be received, including
NOTE: Your transmitters may be unlinked to your interference that may cause undesired operation.
memory settings by following the procedure above ex-
If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
cept pressing the Unlock button on the transmitter in step
normal distance, check for these two conditions:
3 above. On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic
Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be se- 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
lected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable batteries is from one to two years.
Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Fea-
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tures for details. When newly purchased (or replacement)
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
transmitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first
transmitter trained will be associated with memory set-
ting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be associ-
ated with memory setting 2. Additional transmitters will
not be associated with a memory setting.
Transmitter Battery Service • Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-
The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its gether and test transmitter operation.
equivalent.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM 2
• Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket ignition for unauthorized operation.
during removal.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the foglights, park and tail lights and the SET
light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source of the
trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for
another 15 minutes.
NOTE: The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
• Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the

new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
To set the alarm:

1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
To disarm the system:

3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system Entry Transmitter.
is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the Tamper Alert
system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
Security System Manual Override POWER WINDOWS

The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the Window controls on the driver’s door control all door
manual lock control. windows.
2
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.

Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically. Press the switch a
second time in either direction to stop the window.
To open the window part way, press the window switch to
the detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you
to disable the window control on the other doors.
REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle by
pressing the switch on the left side of the instrument WARNING!
panel. The transmission must be in Park before the
switch will operate. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front 2
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and side
airbags, if equipped, for both the driver and right front
passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems.
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency
release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,
near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened WARNING!
trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING!

on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision which includes you. This can • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
happen far away from home or on your own street. belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
Research has shown that seat belts save lives. And they
body and can take the forces of a collision the
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
make your injuries in a collision much worse. You
from the vehicle. Seat belts provide protection from that,
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
and they reduce the risk of injury caused by striking the
slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc-
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle needs
tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep
to be buckled up all the time.
your passengers safe, too.
Lap/Shoulder Belts • Two people should never be belted into a single
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
Lap/Shoulder Belts. another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- more than one person, no matter what their size.
der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce
your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being
thrown out.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.
Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt
adjust the front seat.
go around your lap. 2
Center Console removed from following illustrations

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a ”click.”
WARNING! 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will a bit on the shoulder belt, as shown. To loosen the lap belt
not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
too high on your body, possibly causing internal A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a
injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle collision.
nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A belt that is worn under your arm is very
dangerous. Your body could strike the inside sur-
faces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head
and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your
strongest bones will take the force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together.
WARNING! 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS
on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t the webbing to allow it to retract fully. 2
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your
abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- WARNING!
sible and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
to your dealer and have it fixed. parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor etc.).
will withdraw any slack in the belt.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to
In the front seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted position the belt away from your neck.
upward or downward to position the belt away from
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
your neck. Push the lever above the webbing upward to
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the position that serves you best.
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so
equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can
provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender
should be used only if the existing belt is not long
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
enough. When it is not required, remove the extender
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
and store it.
you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.
WARNING! This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag 2
extender when the lap belt is not long enough when is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove
it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on
seating positions. Remove and store the extender the airbag covers.
when not needed.
If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are
located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
WARNING! for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work
with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
• Do not put anything on or around the front airbag The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
covers or attempt to manually open them. You of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate
may damage the airbags and you could be injured to severe frontal collisions. In certain types of collisions,
because the airbags are not there to protect you. both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But
These protective covers are designed to open only even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the
when the airbags are inflated. seat belts to keep you in the right positon for the airbags
• If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do to protect you properly.
not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the perfor- Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize
mance could be adversely affected and/or objects the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
• If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do buckled up in the rear seat.
not attach cup holders or any other objects on or Infants in rear-facing child restraints (designed for chil-
around the door. The inflating side airbag could dren up to 20 lbs. [9kg.] and at least one year old) should
drive the objects into occupants, causing serious NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passen-
injury. ger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause
serious injury or death to an infant in that position.
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-
vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should
ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection
be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- 4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against the
positioning booster seats appropriate for the size and age door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space be-
of the child. tween you and the door.
Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-
2
positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled WARNING!
up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.
seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child Always wear your seat belts even though you
restraint. See the section on “Child Restraint”. have airbags.
You should read the instructions provided with your • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru-
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. ment panel during airbag deployment could cause
serious injury.
2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts
• Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfort-
properly.
ably extending your arms to reach the steering
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved wheel or instrument panel.
back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to • If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need
inflate. room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
Airbag System Components • ACM (Airbag Control Module)

The airbag system consists of the following:
• SIACM (Side Impact Airbag Control Module)
• ACM (Airbag Control Module)
• Interconnecting Wiring
• AIRBAG Readiness Light
How the Frontal Airbag System Works
• Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
• The front airbag control module determines if a frontal
• Optional Driver and Passenger Side Airbags. collision is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate.
• Steering Wheel and Column
• The airbag control module will not detect side, roll
• Instrument Panel
over, or rear collisions.
• Interconnecting Wiring
• The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
• Crash Sensors of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.
• Knee Impact Bolsters
These include all of the items listed above except the
The side airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
of the following: wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are
• AIRBAG Readiness Light
not on and will not inflate.
• Side Airbag in the Driver’s Seat • The airbag control module also turns on the
AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to
• Side Airbag in the Passenger’s Seat
8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on,
then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this
any part of the system, it turns on the light either way the airbags do not interfere with your control of
momentarily or continuously. the vehicle.
• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
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WARNING! position you for the best interaction with the airbags.
Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel If A Deployment Occurs
could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays control module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal col-
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you lision, to help restrain the driver and right front passen-
drive, have the airbag system checked right away. ger, and then to immediately deflate.
NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
• When the airbag control module detects an impact need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
requiring the front airbags, it signals the inflator units. does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate system.
the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The
or all of the following may occur:
airbags fully inflate in about 60 milliseconds. This is
only about half of the time it takes you to blink your • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and right
restrain the driver and right front passenger. The front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
driver’s front airbag gas is vented towards the instru- abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
ment panel. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. WARNING!

They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
immediately. dealer as soon as possible.
• As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the How the Side Airbag System Works
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for cleaning.
• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the airbags will not be in place to
protect you.
• The side impact airbag control module determines if a
side collision is severe enough to require the airbag to
inflate. The ACM will not detect rollover, front or rear
impacts.
• The side impact airbag control module monitors the Maintaining Your Airbag System
readiness of the electronic parts of the system when-
ever the ignition switch is in the “START” or “RUN” WARNING!
positions. These include all of the items listed above 2
except for the AIRBAG light (which is controlled by • Modifications to any part of the airbag system
the frontal airbag system). could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
• In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag be injured because the airbag is not there to
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, protect you. Do not modify the components or
releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating side wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
airbag exits through the seat seam into the space stickers to the airbag covers. Do not modify the
between the occupant and the door. The side airbag front bumper or vehicle body structure.
moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, • You need proper knee impact protection in a
that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
or if items are positioned in the area where the side equipment on or behind the knee impact bolsters.
airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
Airbag Light Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
You will want to have the airbags ready for your led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics,
protection in an impact. While the airbag system children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the seat rather than the front.
following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the
system immediately. WARNING!
• The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The
turned on.
force required to hold even an infant on your lap
• The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second could become so great that you could not hold the
interval. child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
• The light flickers or comes on and remains on while others could be badly injured. Any child riding in
driving. your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the
child’s size.
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
time– babies and children too. Every state in the United
children from newborn size to the child almost large
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:
Infants and Child Restraints WARNING!

• Safety experts recommend that children ride
• A rearward facing infant restraint should only be
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least
one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types
used in a rear seat. A rearward facing infant 2
restraint in the front seat may be struck by a
of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant
deploying passenger airbag which may cause se-
carriers and “convertible” child seats.
vere or fatal injury to the infant.
• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the • Improper installation can lead to failure of an
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats can be collision. The child could be badly injured or
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than in-
fant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by
children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held restraint:
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
anchorage system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat An- has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
chorage System section for greater explanation.) Standards. We also recommend that you try a child
• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it
the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger before you buy it.
airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe
injury or death to infants in this position.
• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s than one year. These child seats are also held in the
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH anchor-
weight and height limits. age system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage
System Section.)
• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing
not work when you need it. more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit
• Buckle the child into the seat according to the seat
with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the
manufacturer’s directions.
child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or lap/shoulder belt.
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
and cause serious personal injury.
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
NOTE: For additional information, refer to comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in the rear
Older Children and Child Restraints
seat.
Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
as possible.
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older
• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
slouching can move the belt out of position. kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re-
• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
straint in any vehicle. 2
child to put the shoulder belt behind their back or All three rear seating positions have lower
under their arm. anchorages that are capable of accomodating
LATCH-compatible child seats. These are
LATCH – Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
round bars, located at the lower area of the seat
Anchors and Tether for CH ildren)
back. Install your child seat as per child seat manufac-
Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint
turer recommendations.
anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH system
provides for the installation of the child restraints without
using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child
restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps
from the child restraint to the vehicle structure.
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail-
able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those achorages will continue to
also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection tot he top tether anchorages have been avail-
able for some time. For some older child restraints, many
Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-
System facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
child restraint systems will be installed as described here. means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
were provided with the child restraint system.
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars,
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then lift the tether
and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are
install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to
run your finger alon the intersection of the seatback and the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to
seat cushion surfaces. provide the most direct path between the anchor and the
child restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjust-
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
able rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and,
behind each rear seating position located in the
where possible, route the tether strap under the head
panel between the rear seat back and the rear
restraint and between the two posts. If not possible,
window. These tether strap anchorages are
lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around
under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it.
the outboard side of the head restraint. Finally, tighten all
Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
WARNING! In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
Improper installation of a child restraint to the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the 2
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
when installing an infant or child restraint. release button facing out.
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
Belts to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plates which are designed to keep the lap portion of the plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
lap/shoulder belt tight around the child restraint so that child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pull up on the
shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt to tighten the
belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight,
however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.
To attach a child restraint tether strap: 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to
the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
1. Lift the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
where you are placing the child restraint.
tions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head a collision.
restraints, raise the head restraint and route the tether
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the
tether strap around the outboard side of the head re-
straint.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS

The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long
Exhaust Gas
break-in period.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
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WARNING!
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be follow the safety tips below.
detrimental and should be avoided.
The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
changes should be consistent with expected climate con- or out of the area.
ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
7 of this manual.
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower
Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils. at high speed.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few • To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle, close
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the the trunk while driving. However, if for some reason it
break-in and not an indication of a problem.
must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the Defrosters

heating or cooling system to force outside air into the Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Tires
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
Safety belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
ing spare) for proper pressure.
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt. Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
Airbag Light
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit Fluid Leaks
during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an brake fluid, fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if
authorized dealer. gasoline fumes are present, the cause should be corrected
immediately.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
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䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ Power Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ Driver’s Seat Glide –To – Exit Feature . . . . . . . .58
䡵 Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
▫ Adjusting The Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . .54 ▫ Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror Feature . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Programming The Remote Keyless Transmitter
For The Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Electric Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Supplemental Indicators — 300M Special Only .56
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
䡵 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
▫ To Turn The Interior Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

▫ Battery Saver Feature—Interior Lights . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . .69
▫ Instrument Panel Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipers System . . . .69
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ Rear Seat Reading/Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . .65 䡵 Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䡵 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Battery Saver Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . .68 ▫ Using Speed Control On Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
䡵 Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 䡵 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 ▫ Dome/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51
▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver . . . . . .76 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

▫ “Rolling Code” Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Sun Roof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .79 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . .89
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▫ Reprogramming A Single Button . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . .91
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer . . . . . . .98
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver . . . . . .81
䡵 Overhead Travel Information Center —
▫ Reprogramming a Single Universal Transceiver
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
▫ US/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
▫ Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Multiple Security Code Systems (Rolling Code
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Global Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
▫ For Your Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ▫ Step Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
▫ What May Cause The Universal Transceiver Not ▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) . . . . . . . . 103
To Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
䡵 Power Sun Roof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .86
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 104

▫ Elapsed Time (ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ C/T Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . 103 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
CONSOLE FEATURES CUP HOLDERS

Front Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the
console. Press the forward edge of the console to release
the cupholders. Press the cupholder back into the console
when they are no longer needed.
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The center console/armrest has a tissue holder and a

pencil holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The
bottom of the console has built in holders for Compact
Discs or cassette tapes and a coin holder, if equipped.
COAT HOOK MIRRORS

The coat hook is located next to the Rear Seat Reading/
Adjusting The Inside Day/Night Mirror
Courtesy Light Switch. Pull the hook down for access.
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Feature
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button
on the base of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
A green light in the button will illuminate when this
feature is on.
Electric Remote Control Mirrors

NOTE: Pre selected power mirror positions (for the
driver seat only) can be controlled by the Memory Seat
Feature. Refer to the Seats section which follows.
Press the L or R button located on the driver’s door panel 3
for Left or Right mirror selection.
NOTE: This feature is most effective when left in the

ON position.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the automatic dim- Tilt the mirror control up or down, or side to side to
ming mirror feature, and when the dimming feature is adjust the view in the mirror.
activated, the heated remote control mirrors will be
automatically dimmed as well.
NOTE: Place the mirror switch in the neutral (center) WARNING!

position to prevent accidental changing of the mirror
setting. Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
Supplemental Indicators — 300M Special Only convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
The 300M Special is equipped with Supplemental Indi- than they really are. Relying too much on your right
cators on each of the side mirrors. When using the side mirror could cause you to collide with another
Multifunction Control lever to signal, small lights in the vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
side outside mirrors will flash designating the direction judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
of the turn. convex mirror.
Mirror Adjustment
Mirror Tilt in Reverse
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side This feature will tilt the driver’s exterior mirror down-
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of ward to improve visibility of the rear wheel area when
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the the vehicle is placed in reverse. Once reverse is disen-
inside mirror. gaged, the driver’s exterior mirror will return to it’s
original position.
Right Side Mirror
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the This feature can be turned on or off by performing the
side of your vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much following procedure:
wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to
1. Press and hold the Set button.
your vehicle.
2. Move the horizontal seat switch forward.
3. Release the Set button and the horizontal seat switch.
On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle

Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Features for de-
tails.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
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An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lamps turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lamps.
SEATS
WARNING!
Power Seats
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. The cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
passenger’s seat will move forward or rearward. properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
After entry, the seat will return to its previously set

CAUTION!
position after one of the following occurs:
Do not place any article under a power seat as it may • The ignition switch is turned on
cause damage to the seat controls.
• The seatbelt is fastened (the seat moves when the seat
belt webbing is pulled out.)
Power Reclining Seats
The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat. During exit, the seat will move rearward from the set
position when the key is removed from the ignition
providing that the seat is not in the full rearward
WARNING!
position.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the This feature can be turned on or off by performing the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. following procedure.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner 1. Press and hold the Set button.
only when the vehicle is parked. 2. Move the horizontal seat switch rearward.
3. Release the Set button and the horizontal seat switch.
Driver’s Seat Glide –To – Exit Feature
This feature provides ease of entry and exit for the driver NOTE: The glide feature is only available on the
by moving the driver’s seat approximately 2–1/8 inches driver’s seat.
(55mm) rearward on exit and the same distance forward
after entry, provided that the seat is not in the full
rearward position.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Heated Seats

Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be se- The front driver’s and passenger seats are heated. The
lected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable control for the heater is located on the outboard side of
Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Fea- each seat. After turning on the ignition, you can choose
tures for details. from High, Off, or Low heat settings. An indicator on the
Lumbar Support
switch shows which setting has been chosen. 3
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the Press the switch once to select a heat setting (high or low)
amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for- and press the switch a second time to turn the heated seat
ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired off.
amount of lumbar support.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

within 2 to 3 minutes.
Memory Feature To Set The Memory Feature:

This feature allows the driver to recall one of two
1. Use the seat and driver mirror switches to adjust the
pre-selected seat/outside mirror settings as well as radio
seat and driver mirror to the desired positions. Program
station preset buttons. The radio display will show which
the radio preset buttons to the desired stations.
memory position is being recalled.
2. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
The memory feature switch is located on the outboard
seat switch, then press button 1 within 5 seconds. The
side of the driver’s seat, next to the heated seat switch.
radio display will show which memory position is being
set.
3. A second memory setting can be stored in the vehicle
memory. Begin with pressing 2 on the memory seat
switch for driver 2. Select a second seat/radio setting,
press the Set (S) button, then press button 2 within 5
seconds.
Each time the Set and a numbered button are pressed, the
old memory is erased, and a new one is stored.
NOTE: The vehicle must be in Park to activate the
Memory feature.
Programming the Remote Keyless Transmitter for 5. Do not press any buttons for 10 seconds.
the Memory Feature
NOTE: Your transmitters may be unlinked to your
Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return
memory settings by pressing the Unlock button on the
the driver’s seat, mirror, and radio presets to the saved
transmitter in step 4 above. On vehicles equipped with an
position when the Unlock button is pressed and released.
EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these func-
To program your transmitters, perform the following: tions can be selected at the EVIC using the Customer
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Programmable Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Pro-
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the
grammable Features for details. When newly purchased
Run position.
(or replacement) transmitters are programmed into the
2. Adjust the seat and side view mirror to the desired vehicle, the first transmitter trained will be associated
position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired with memory setting 1, and the second transmitter
stations. trained will be associated with memory setting 2. Addi-
tional transmitters will not be associated with a memory
3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
setting.
seat switch, then press and release button 1 or 2.
4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter.
Head Restraints Folding Rear Seat

Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraints
should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as
practical.
The head restraints have a locking button which must be
pushed in to lower the head restraint. The restraints may
be raised without pushing in the button.
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an

additional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in the
illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. These
loops can be tucked away when not in use.
When the seat back is folded to the upright position make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seat
back above the seat strap.
WARNING! TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the up on the hood release lever located under the left side of
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down the instrument panel.
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could 3
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Then lift up on the catch located under the front edge of WARNING!
the hood, near the center.
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
To Turn The Interior Lights On:
Rotate the Dimmer Control upward to the second detent.
Rotate the switch downward to turn the interior lights
off.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to NOTE: The interior lights have a “fade to off” feature.
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front When the lights are turned off, they gradually “fade” off.
edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Battery Saver Feature—Interior Lights
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, The interior courtesy lights come on when a door is open
with both latches engaged. or left ajar. To prevent battery drain, if you leave a door
open or ajar these lights will turn off after 15 minutes.
After you close the door, the interior courtesy lights will
again function in the normal matter.
NOTE: The map lights or reading lights that are manu- on during the daytime such as in a parade or a funeral
ally switched on will not turn off automatically. procession. To activate this feature, rotate the Dimmer
Control upward to the first detent.
Instrument Panel Lighting
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be Front Map/Reading Lights
regulated by rotating the dimmer switch. These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each
light is turned On by pressing the lens. Press the lens a
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second time to turn the light Off. The lights also come on
when a door is opened or the dimmer switch is turned
fully upward, past the second detent.
NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
Rear Seat Reading/Courtesy Lights
These lights may be individually operated by a switch
next to the light. The Battery Saver feature will not turn
Daytime Brightness Feature these lights off. Be sure the lights are off before leaving
Certain instrument panel components can be illuminated the vehicle. The lights also come on when a door is
at full brightness during the daytime. These are the opened or the dimmer switch is turned to the dome light
Odometer, Transmission Range Indicator, Radio, Climate position, past the detent.
Controls, and the Overhead Travel Information Center.
This can be helpful when driving with your headlights
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned Off, a chime will sound when the
When the headlight switch is turned clockwise driver’s door is opened.
from Off to the first position, the parking lights, Automatic Headlights
taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and This system automatically turns your headlights on at a
instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights preset level of outdoor lighting. To turn the system on,
turn on when the switch is turned to the second position. turn the headlight switch to the extreme left. When the
system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This
means that your headlights will stay on for about 90
seconds after you turn the ignition switch off. To turn the
Automatic system off, turn the headlight switch clock- To activate the delay, turn off the ignition while the
wise, to the off position. headlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights within
45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the ignition is
The engine must be running before the headlights will
turned off.
come on in the automatic mode.
If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
NOTE: The Automatic Headlight System will turn on
will go off in the normal manner.
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the headlights if it detects that the windshield wipers
have been in operation for more than 10 seconds. Battery Saver Feature
If an exterior light is left on when the ignition switch is
NOTE: Your 300M Special vehicle may be equipped
moved to the Off position, it will automatically turn off
with high intensity headlights (HID). When first turned
after 10 minutes. Normal operation will resume when the
on these lights take on a blue hue for about 15 seconds
ignition is turned On or when the headlight switch is
after which they brighten to a clear light.
turned to another position.
Headlight Time Delay
Fog Lights
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
Turn the headlight switch to any ON position,
for about 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an
then pull out the headlight switch knob to turn on
unlighted area. For vehicles equipped with Electronic
the fog lights. A light near the switch will illumi-
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this is customer pro-
nate to show that the Fog Lights are On.
grammable to Off, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. (See the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) section of this NOTE: Turning on the high beam headlights will turn
manual.) off the fog lights. Fog light operation will resume when
the high beams are turned off and the lights return to the
low beam, parking light, or automatic positions.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) Turn Signals

The headlights are on at a dimmer level whenever the The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
vehicle is started and the parking brake is released. The show operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If
lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF. either light flashes at an extremely fast rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If both of the indicators fail
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that
the fuse or indicator bulbs are defective.
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever toward the steering
wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at
high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Windshield Wipers And Washers If the button is pushed while in the OFF position, the
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the wipers will cycle twice.
control lever. Turn the end of the handle to select the
desired wiper speed. WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield 3
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipers System

Use the intermittent feature of this system when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable
pause between cycles, desirable.
To use the washer, push the knob in when spray is
desired. If the button is pushed while in the delay range, For maximum delay between cycles, turn the control
the wiper will operate for several seconds after the knob knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay
is released, and then resume the intermittent interval. interval decreases as you turn the knob until it enters the
LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated
If the button is pushed and held while in the OFF
from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to
position, the wiper will operate for several wipes then
a cycle every 1/2 second.
turn off.
NOTE: Vehicle speed is monitored to calculate wiper WARNING!

delay intervals. The delay between cycles is shortened
when the vehicle is moving above 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h) Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
and lengthened below 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h). moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
TILT STEERING COLUMN an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
To tilt the column, pull the small lever below the turn hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
signal control toward you and move the wheel up or
down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel
firmly in place. TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the Traction Control System Off, press the switch
located on the instrument panel, to the right of the
steering column, until the TRAC OFF light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

This device can be engaged to take over the accelerator
operation at speeds between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 85
mph (137 km/h). The controls are mounted on the
steering wheel.
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To turn the Traction Control System On, press the switch

until the TRAC OFF light in the instrument cluster turns
off.
NOTE: Traction Control System comes on each time the
ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you
used the switch to turn the Traction system off during the
previous ignition cycle.
To Activate: WARNING!
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system ON. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will illuminate Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when the system is ON. when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:

When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, and the
system is activated, press and release the SET button.
Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the
selected speed.
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
NOTE: You must press the ON/OFF button to activate button or normal brake pressure while slowing the
the system each time the engine is started. vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing
the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning off
the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases
the memory.
To Resume Speed: To Accelerate For Passing:

To resume a previously set speed, push and release the Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
ACCEL/RESUME button. Resume can be used at any pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting: WARNING!
When the speed control is engaged, speed can be in-
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Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
creased by pressing and holding the ACCEL/RESUME
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
button. When the button is released, a new set speed will
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
be established.
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Tapping the ACCEL/RESUME button once will result in Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
tapped, speed will increase. For example, tapping the
button three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10
Using Speed Control On Hills
km/h), etc.
Your vehicle is equipped with Interactive Speed Control.
To decrease speed while speed control is engaged, press This feature operates when traveling up or down hills
and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the with the Speed Control engaged and the driver’s foot off
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. of the accelerator.
Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph When Climbing A Hill
speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed
will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times Control SET speed, the transmission will downshift to
will decrease the speed by 3 mph, etc. third gear. Under severe conditions the transmission may
downshift again to second gear. The transmission will OVERHEAD CONSOLE

upshift as the vehicle reaches the top of the hill. The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, an
optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink威), an
When Descending A Hill
optional sunroof switch, and either an Electronic Vehicle
If vehicle speed rises 3 mph (5 km/h) over the Speed
Information Center (EVIC) or an Overhead Travel Infor-
Control SET speed, the transmission will downshift to
mation System (OTIS).
third gear. This provides engine braking to keep vehicle
speed under control. The transmission will not downshift Dome/Reading Lights
below third gear to control vehicle overspeed. The trans-
Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
mission will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has
lights.
reached the bottom of the hill.
NOTE: On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain
may occur. It may be preferable to drive without Speed
Control.
Rolling Hills
The transmission may downshift into third gear and
remain there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills. The
transmission will upshift into fourth gear when the road
flattens out.
The transmission will resume its normal shift schedule if
you depress the accelerator pedal during any of the
above conditions.
The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is For additional information on HomeLink威, call
opened or when the interior lights are turned on by 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet at
rotating the dimmer control located on the multi-function www.homelink.com.
lever.
The reading lights are activated by pressing on the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.
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NOTE: The dome/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

Equipped in vehicles that have the optional Overhead
Travel Information System (OTIS)
The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
WARNING! WARNING!
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
with a garage door opener that has a “stop and ous injury or death.
reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener mod-
els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage WARNING!
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 Your motorized door or gate will open and close
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety while you are training the universal transceiver. Do
information or assistance. not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can
Programming The Universal Transceiver cause serious injury or death to people and pets or
For best results, install a new battery in the hand held damage to objects.
transmitter before programming. If your garage door
opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an 2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two
antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight outside buttons. Release the buttons when the light in the
down. overhead console display begins to flash (about 20 sec-
onds).
1. Turn off the engine.
NOTE: Step 2 does not have to be followed to program NOTE: Some entry gates and garage door openers may
additional hand held transmitters. require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed
under Canadian Programming.
3. Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place the
hand held controller one to three inches from the univer- 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will
sal transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view. begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid
flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90 3
seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes
out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure. To train the
other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your
hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the
Universal Transceiver.
If you do not successfully program the Universal Trans-
ceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter,
refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call toll free for
customer assistance at 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet
at www.homelink.com.
4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter “Rolling Code” Programming
button and the desired universal transceiver button. Do NOTE: If your hand held transmitter appears to pro-
not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. gram the Universal Transceiver, but your garage door or
other device does not operate, and your device was
manufactured after 1996, your garage door opener or
other device may have a “Rolling Code” system.
On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, difficulty in locating the training button, check your
the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on
copying of your code. the Internet, at www.homelink.com.
To check if your device is protected by a “Rolling Code” 2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door
system: opener head unit This will activate the “training” light.
• Check the owner’s manual for the device for mention NOTE: After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to
of “Rolling Codes”. start step 3.
• Press and hold the programmed button on the Univer- 3. Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and
sal Transceiver. If the Universal Transceiver indicator firmly press and release the garage door button. Press
light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds, and release the button a second time to complete the
the device has the “Rolling Code” feature. training process. Some garage door openers may require
you to do this procedure a third time to complete the
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code
training.
equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow
these instructions after completing the Programming Your garage door opener should now recognize your
portion of this text: Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may
now be programmed if this has not previously been
NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the
done. Refer to the Programming instructions. You may
following programming procedure quicker and easier.
use either your Universal Transceiver or your original
1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor hand-held transmitter to open you garage door.
head unit. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Reprogramming A Single Button

Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some
1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be
entry gates, require you to press and release the hand
reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been
held transmitter button every two seconds during pro-
completed.
gramming
Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 3
20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter 1 to 3
button while you press and release the hand held trans-
inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the button to be trained.
mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned.
The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and 3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
then rapidly when the programming is successful.
4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to
NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights
or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
the garage door or gate motor.
Operation
Press and hold the desired button on the Universal
Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins
to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal
is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also
be used at any time.
Security GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
Equipped in vehicles that have the optional Electronic
To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
down both outside buttons until the green light begins to
The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to
flash.
three remote controls (hand-held transmitters) that oper-
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
following conditions: push of a button, located on the overhead console. The
universal transceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
and charging system; no batteries are needed.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc.
WARNING! Programming The Universal Transceiver
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and WARNING!

pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Use this transceiver with Your motorized door or gate will open and close
a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” while you are programming the universal trans- 3
feature as required by federal safety standards. This ceiver. Do not program the universal transceiver if
includes most garage door opener models manufac- people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A
tured after 1982. Contact HomeLink威 at moving door or gate can cause serious injury or
1–800–355–3515 for safety information or assistance death to people and pets or damage to objects.
or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
1. Turn off the engine.
WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s engine while
programming the universal transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.
2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing and holding

channels button one and three, of the universal trans-
ceiver, until CLEARED CHANNELS displays (about 20
seconds). Release the buttons.
4. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the

button on the hand-held transmitter and the button you
would like to program on the universal transceiver. The
display on the universal transmitter will show TRAIN-
3. Choose one of the three universal transceiver buttons ING. When the display indicates TRAINED, release both
to program. Place the hand-held controller at the lower buttons. Your universal transceiver is now programmed.
left corner of the display and approximately 1 to 3 inches After a button has been trained, it will display TRANS-
away from the surface of the universal transceiver keep- MIT when pressed.
ing the display in view.
NOTE: In Canada, D.O.C. regulations require many

hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting after two
seconds. On these hand-held transmitters, transmission
will stop even though the light on the hand-held trans-
mitter stays lit.
If you have one of these hand-held transmitters, you
3
should press and release the hand-held transmitter
button every two seconds without releasing the uni-
versal transceiver button.
Release both buttons when the display indicates
TRAINED.
5. To program the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be
Reprogramming a Single Universal Transceiver
sure to keep your hand-held transmitters in case you
Button
need to reprogram the universal transceiver.
1. Press and hold the desired universal transceiver but-
NOTE: If you do not successfully program the
ton for about 20 seconds.
HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of
the hand-held transmitter, refer to ⴖProgramming Mul- 2. When the display indicates TRAINING, position the
tiple Security Code Systems (Rolling Code)ⴖ later in hand-held transmitter one to three inches away from the
this text or call toll-free for customer assistance at universal transceiver surface.
1-800-355-3515 or on the internet at
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
www.homelink.com.
4. When the display indicates TRAINED, and the previ- Multiple security code (rolling code) garage door
ous programming for the button has now been erased openers and other devices which are ⴖcode protectedⴖ
and a new device has been programmed to the button. and manufactured after 1995, may be determined by
This procedure will not affect any other programmed the following:
buttons. • Reference the device’s owner’s manual for verification.
Operation • The hand-held transmitter appears to program the
To operate, simply press the desired universal transceiver universal transceiver but does not activate the device.
button. The display shows that the appropriate channel
To program a garage door opener with the multiple
signal is being transmitted and the programmed device
security code (rolling code) feature, follow these
should operate. For convenience, the hand-held transmit-
steps (The aid of a second person may make the
ter of the device may also be used at any time.
following programming procedures quicker):
NOTE: If your hand-held transmitter appears to pro- 1. Program your hand-held transmitter to the universal
gram the universal transceiver, but your garage door transceiver by following the procedures previously de-
does not open, and your opener was manufactured after scribed in this section. (If you have already completed
1995, your garage door opener may have a multiple this programming, proceed to the next step).
security code system (rolling code system).
2. Locate the programming button on the garage door
Multiple Security Code Systems (Rolling Code opener motor head unit. The exact location and color of
System) the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If
On garage door openers with a multiple code feature there is difficulty locating the programming button,
(rolling code), the garage door opener transmitter code reference the garage door opener owner’s manual or
changes after each use to prevent the copying of your contact HomeLink威 at 1-800-355-3515 or on the internet
code. at www.homelink.com.
3. Press the programming button on the garage door What May Cause The Universal Transceiver Not
opener motor head unit (which activates the program- To Work
ming light).
• The universal transceiver may not have been pro-
4. Firmly press and release the programmed universal grammed correctly. Try reprogramming.
transceiver button. Press and release the universal trans-
ceiver button a second time to complete the program-
• The batteries in the hand-held transmitter may be 3
weak. New batteries may be required in your hand-
ming process. (Some garage door openers may require
held transmitter.
you to do this procedure a third time to complete the
programming.) • Place the hand-held transmitter at a different distance
from the universal transceiver (approximately 1 to 3
Your garage door opener should now recognize your
inches) (approximately 3 to 8 centimeters) and repro-
universal transceiver. You may use either your universal
gram.
transceiver or your original hand-held transmitter to
open your garage door. • The frequency of the programmed device’s hand-held
transmitter must be between 286MHz and 399MHz,
For Your Security
set by FCC part 15.205. (The back side of the hand-held
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
transmitter may indicate its frequency.)
To erase all of the previously programmed frequencies,
• If you are unable to program the universal transceiver
hold down channel one and three buttons until
after repeated attempts, you may contact HomeLink威
CLEARED CHANNELS is displayed.
at 1–800–355–3515 or on the internet at
NOTE: Individual channels can not be erased. You www.homelink.com.
must erase all three channels.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with

RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
two following conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference that may be received including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
HomeLink威 is a registered trademark owned by Johnson
Controls, Inc.
POWER SUN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED To Open the sunroof from the Closed position, press and
The sun roof controls are located on the overhead con- release the OPEN button. The sunroof will open fully,
sole. then stop automatically.
To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press
and hold the CLOSE button. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. Release the CLOSE button to stop
sunroof travel at any point.
If the sun roof is vented and you wish to open it, press
and hold the OPEN button. If the sun roof is open and
you wish to vent it, press and hold the VENT button.
The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open Wind Buffeting
as the sun roof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
the sun roof is open. pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
WARNING! windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- 3
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You could also the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
seatbelt properly and make sure all passengers are with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
properly secured too. minimize the buffeting.
Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof. Sun Roof Maintenance
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun roof opening. Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
Injury may result. the glass panel.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER • MEMORY SEAT DISABLED VEHICLE (not in Park)
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
• LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE
• LEFT FRONT HIGH PRESSURE
• RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE
• RIGHT FRONT HIGH PRESSURE
• LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE
• LEFT REAR HIGH PRESSURE
• RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE
• RIGHT REAR HIGH PRESSURE
• SPARE LOW PRESSURE
The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), when
the appropriate conditions exist, displays the following • SPARE HIGH PRESSURE
messages and symbols. Each message is accompanied by
• TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE
a series of beeps:
• TIRE PRESSURE NOW AVAILABLE
• TURN SIGNALS ON (with graphic)
• PERFORM SERVICE • TIRE SENSOR BAD/MISSING
• DOOR OPEN (one or more, with graphic) • SPARE SWAP DETECTED

• WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) • REMOVE MAGNET FROM SPARE
Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped

CAUTION!
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system uses wireless
technology to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, The TPM system is designed to monitor your tire
mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit pressure and will not function as a tire pressure
tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the over- gauge while adjusting the pressure in your tires.
head console. There will be a delay between the instant you adjust 3
the air pressure in a tire and when the system
updates the display.
NOTE: The TPM system can inform you about a low or

high tire pressure condition, but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. The TPM system is not in-
tended to provide you with notification of rapid pressure
loss.
1. If any tire pressure has exceeded the low or high
pressure (refer to “Starting and Operating, Tires Sec-
tion”), the TPM system will display a message in the
The tire pressure is shown in the Electronic Vehicle EVIC and sound a chime. It will then go into the tire
Information Center (EVIC) display. The TPM system pressure display screen and flash the pressure value of
remains active even if it is not displayed in the EVIC. the tire that is low or high. This will be displayed for the
rest of the ignition cycle, or until either the C/T, MENU,
STEP, or RESET button is pressed.
NOTE: This display will return 60 seconds after either received, the EVIC will display the TIRE PRESSURE
the C/T, MENU, STEP, or RESET button is pressed. If a NOW AVAILABLE message for 5 seconds along with a
tire is low or high, you should correct your tire inflation chime. This is meant to inform you when the TPM system
pressure as soon as possible and inspect all of your tires. has returned to it’s normal operation. This will occur
Refer to “Starting and Operating, Tires Section, Tire when valid tire pressure sensor messages have been
Inflation Pressures” for more details. Once the low or received from all 4 road tires. The TPM system function is
high tire pressure message has occurred, it will continue temporarily unavailable due to external electromagnetic
to blink until the tire pressure is corrected. interference, such as electronic devices or nearby radio or
TV towers.
2. If the spare tire pressure has exceeded the low or high
pressure allowed, the TPM system will display a message 4. In addition to monitoring the vehicle tires, the TPM
in the EVIC for 60 seconds and sound a chime per every system monitors faults within the system. When any
ignition cycle. fault has been set, the TPM system will display TIRE
SENSOR BAD/MISSING. Be sure to inspect your tires for
NOTE: This message will return every ignition cycle,
proper inflation pressure. After you determine that your
until the tire pressures are corrected.
tires are properly inflated, see your authorized dealer for
3. When the vehicle is moving and the EVIC cannot service to diagnose the problem with the TPM system.
receive a valid sensor signal from the tire pressure
5. If a road tire is replaced by the spare, the TPM system
sensors, the TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE message
will automatically detect that the tires have been
will be displayed for 5 seconds along with a chime. The
switched (after the ignition has been cycled) and display
display will then shift to the individual tire pressure
SPARE SWAP DETECTED along with a chime. This
display screen and display dashes for the tire or tires that
could take up to 10 minutes with vehicle speed above 25
are affected. Once the TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE
mph (40 km/h).
message has been displayed, and valid sensor signals are
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with Customer Programmable Features
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Press the MENU button until one of the display choices
following conditions: following appears:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be 3
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For further assistance, questions, or comments about the
Tire Pressure Monitor system, please call
1–877–774–8473.
Language US or Metric
When in this display you may select one of five lan- Pressing the STEP button when in this display selects US
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip or Metric. The overhead console and instrument panel
computer functions. Press the STEP button while in this displays will be in the selected units.
display selects English, Francaise, Deutsch, Italiano, or
Auto Door Locks
Espanol. As you continue the displayed information will
When this feature is selected, all doors lock automatically
be shown in the selected language.
when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (25 km/h).
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select
“Yes” or “No.”
Auto Unlock On Exit (Available Only When the
AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On)
When this feature is selected all the vehicle’s doors will
unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position. Pressing the STEP button when in this
display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st Sound Horn with Lock

When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
remaining locked doors. When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Pressing the STEP
DOORS is selected all of the doors will unlock at the first button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” 3
press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Pressing
Flash Lights with Lock/Unlock
the STEP button when in this display will select DRIV-
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
ER’S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS.
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
Remote Linked To Memory (Available with using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
Memory Seat Only) may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, feature selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this
and radio settings will return to the memory set position display will select “Yes” or “No.”
when the remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is
Headlamp Delay
pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for
memory set position using the door mounted switch.
30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the STEP
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select
button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF.
“Yes” or “No.”
Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with Auto Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service
Headlights Only) Interval was Changed)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch When this feature is selected the current accumulated
has at least once been moved to the AUTO position, the service distance can be reset to the newly selected service
headlights will turn on when the wipers are turned on. interval. Pressing the STEP button when in this display
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are will select “Yes” or “No.”
turned off if they were turned on in this way. Pressing the
Easy Exit Seat
STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or
When this feature is selected the driver’s seat moves
“No.”
rearward two inches (55 mm) or to the farthest rearward
NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime position if this distance is less than two inches (55 mm)
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that
brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section. the driver can more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will
return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE LINK
Service Interval
TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote keyless
When this feature is selected a service interval between
entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. Pressing the
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (9 600 km) in 500 mile
STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or
(800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the STEP
“No.”
button when in this display will select distances between
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (9 600 km) in 500 mile
(800 km) increments.
Tilt Mirrors Down transmitter trained will be associated with memory set-
When this feature is selected, and the vehicle is placed in ting 1 and the second transmitter trained will be associ-
reverse, the driver’s exterior mirror will tilt downward to ated with memory setting 2. Additional transmitters will
improve visibility of rear wheel area. Once reverse is not be associated with a memory setting. When you have
disengaged, the driver’s exterior mirror will return to it’s finished training the transmitters, press the MENU but-
original position. Pressing the STEP button when in this ton again and the EVIC will display “TRAIN DONE, x 3
display will select “YES” or “NO”. TRAINED”. (Where x = 1,2,3, or 4) If no transmitters are
trained within approximately 30 seconds the EVIC will
Train Remote
display “TRAIN TIMEOUT”.
NOTE: As a safety feature, successful training of at least
Retrain Tire Sensors? (Available with TPM System
one transmitter will erase all previously trained transmit-
Only)
ters.
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to WARNING!
train up to four remote keyless entry transmitters. Press-
ing the STEP button when in this display will select Death or serious injury can occur if magnetically
“YES” or “NO”. When “YES” is selected and the MENU sensitive devices are exposed to this magnet. Mag-
button is pressed; the EVIC will display “PRESS RE- nets can affect pacemakers.
MOTE LOCK & UNLOCK THEN PRESS UNLOCK”,
followed by a chime to indicate the training sequence can
NOTE: If a wheel rotation is not followed by the retrain
commence. You have approximately 30 seconds to train
procedure, the system will not properly inform you of the
up to four transmitters; after each transmitter is trained a
correct vehicle location for a low or high pressure tire.
chime will sound indicating that the training was suc-
cessful. If remote link to memory is “YES,” the first
When this feature is selected, the TPM system will start 6. Starting at the left front tire, place the training magnet
the retraining procedure. Pressing the STEP button when over the valve stem until the horn chirps. (This takes
in this display will select “Yes” or “No”. Then press approximately 5 seconds.)
Menu button to enter selection.
The following describes how to use this feature:
1. Locate the training magnet under the spare tire cover
(shaped like a doughnut).
2. Press the MENU button until RETRAIN TIRE SEN-
SORS is displayed.
3. Press the STEP button to select YES to retrain the TPM
sensor.
4. Press the MENU button to enter selection.
5. Display will read TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE.
NOTE: There is a 60 second timer for training the first
tire and a 30 second timer between training the remain-
ing tires. If either of these timers expire, the EVIC will
abort the training procedure.
7. Repeat step 6 working clockwise around the vehicle

(Left Front, Right Front, Right Rear, Left Rear, Spare) until
all five TPM sensor positions are trained.
8. Return magnet to storage location.
If the display reads TRAINING COMPLETE, pressing 3
either the STEP, C/T, RESET, or MENU buttons will exit
the training mode.
If the display reads TRAINING ABORTED, move the
vehicle ahead at least 1 foot (30 cm) and complete steps
1–8 again.
For further assistance, questions, or comments about the
tire pressure monitor system, please call 1–877–774–8473.
Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer
This display provides the outside temperature, one of the
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing, and vehicle trip information. The com-
pass and temperature display is the normal display.
When the C/T button is pressed or the customer pro-
grammable features have been “stepped through” the
compass/temperature display returns.
Trip Computer
This feature, located in the overhead console, displays the
following information when the display is in the
“Compass/Temperature” mode and the STEP button is
pressed:
Step Button
Press the STEP button to cycle through all of the
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer displays.
Elapsed Time
Shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last
reset.
Miles to Service
Shows the distance remaining to require service.
3
NOTE: This display can be reset to the set service
interval by pressing and holding the RESET button for 3
seconds.
Tire Pressure Display — If Equipped
Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
Distance To Empty
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This is calibrated using the
miles per gallon for the last few minutes.
Trip Odometer
Shows the distance travelled since the last reset.
NOTE: Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Manual Compass Calibration
Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does
psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer not appear, you must manually put the compass into the
to “Tire Inflation Pressures” in Starting and Operating, “Calibration” mode.
About Your Tires Section for additional information.
NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make
Blank Screen sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
Shows a blank screen. Pressing the STEP button returns ally calibrating the compass (see variance map).
to the compass and temperature display.
To Put Into a Calibration Mode
Automatic Compass Calibration Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/
This compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is change the display between VAR (compass variance) and
new, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym-
symbol will be displayed. bol is displayed complete three 360 degree turns in an
area free from large metal objects or power lines. The
After completing three 360° turns in an area free from
CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function
large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn
normally.
off and the compass will function normally.
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic

north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.
To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the

display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the RESET
button approximately five seconds. The last variance
zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to
select the new variance zone and press the RESET button
to resume normal operation.
OVERHEAD TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER —

IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to choose between a compass /
temperature display and one of five trip conditions being
monitored.
Pressing the STEP button will select the available trip US/M Button
information. Pressing the US / M button will toggle Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric
between US and Metric displays. Pressing the C/T (Com- measurement units.
pass / Temperature) button will return the display to the RESET Button
normal compass / temperature display. Use this button to reset the following displays to zero:
Average Fuel Economy
Trip Odometer
Elapsed time.
Global Reset Trip Odometer (ODO)

If the RESET button is pressed twice within 3 seconds This display shows the distance traveled since the last
while in any of the 3 resetable displays, the Global Reset reset.
button will reset all 3 displays.
Elapsed Time (ET)
Step Button This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time
Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip since the last reset.
3
conditions.
C/T Button
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem-
This display shows the average fuel economy since the perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate
last reset. the direction in which the vehicle is facing.
Distance To Empty (DTE) Compass/Temperature Display
This display shows the estimated distance that can be This display provides the outside temperature and one of
traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The distance eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
is calculated by multiplying the amount of fuel remain- vehicle is facing.
ing by the projected fuel economy. The distance predicted
will change every few seconds to a higher or lower
number as these factors change.
This display cannot be reset.
Automatic Compass Calibration Variance is the difference between magnetic North and
The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the geographic North. For proper compass function, the
need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. correct variance zone must be set. Refer to the variance
During a short initial period, the compass may appear map for the correct variance zone. To check the variance
erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display. zone, the ignition must be on and the compass/
The CAL symbol may also appear after the vehicle is temperature displayed. Press and hold the RESET button
subjected to a high level of magnetism. After completing for about 5 seconds until VAR appears in the display. The
three 360 turns at about 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free number displayed is the variance zone used by the
from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will compass. To change the zone, press the STEP button to
turn off and the compass will function normally. scroll through numbers 1 through 15. Press the RESET
button after selecting the proper zone to return to the
Manual Compass Calibration
normal compass/temperature display.
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL light does not
appear, you must calibrate the compass. Find an open NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make
area away from large metal objects. With the ignition ON sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
and the compass/temperature displayed, press and hold ally calibrating the compass (see variance map).
the RESET button until the CAL symbol appears (about
10 seconds). Drive slowly (about 5 mph) (8 km/h) in 3
complete 360 circles. The CAL light will turn off and the
compass will be calibrated.
Outside Temperature
Because engine temperature can increase the displayed
temperature, temperature readings are slowly updated
when vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h).
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 3

Your vehicle may be equipped with two power outlets.
The primary power outlet is located in the forward
portion of the center console and in the lower center of
the instrument panel. Accessories powered through this
outlet are protected by a 15 amp fuse. The outlet may be
converted to a cigar lighter by installing the dealer
obtained smoker’s package. The outlet is operated by the
ignition switch, when in the “on/run” or “acc” positions
only. You may convert the outlet from ignition to battery
power by performing the following:
• Remove the fuse cover from the left end of the
instrument panel (see the paragraph on fuses in sec-
tion 7 of this manual.)
• Remove fuse #6 (its on the upper right of the fuse
block) from its “IGN” position.
• Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the fuse #6

“BAT” location in the fuse block.
• Reinstall the fuse cover.
There may be an additional power outlet, if equipped,
inside and on the back side of the bin below the armrest.
This power outlet is available for accessory power only
and may not be converted to a cigar lighter. The power
outlet is powered continuously by the battery. Accesso-
ries on this outlet are protected by a 15 amp fuse.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 䡵 Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cassette Tape Player And CD Player — If 4
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 119
䡵 Setting The Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . 122 ▫ FF/Tune/RW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode . . . . . . 122 ▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 125
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 䡵 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Electronic Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ To Set The Push-Button Memory . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109
▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Bass And Treble Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 4
▫ Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, And
▫ CD Changer Control Capability — RBQ Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Radio Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 139
䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . 132
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
▫ PTY Button ⬙Scan⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
▫ PTY Button ⬙Seek⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ CD Changer Operation — If Equipped . . . . . . 135
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
䡵 Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
DVD/GPS Navigation System —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 䡵 6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Loading The CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ CD Player — Single Disc In Radio . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Program Button 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 144
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 141
䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Program Button 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 145
▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . 146
▫ Removing Discs From The CD Changer . . . . . 142
▫ CD Changer Operation With The Changer
Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 4. TRAC ON/OFF Lights

The Traction Control On light (TRAC ON) will come on
1. Fuel Gauge
momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in
bulb replaced.
the tank.
The TRAC ON light will also come on when the system
2. Low Fuel Warning Light
is controlling traction. 4
When the fuel level drops to about 2 gallons (8
liters), the Low Fuel symbol will light and re- The Traction Control Off light (TRAC OFF) will come on
main lit until fuel is added. A warning chime will momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
sound when the light comes on. first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the
bulb checked.
3. Low Oil Pressure Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The The TRAC OFF light will come on when the Traction
light should come on briefly as a bulb check Control switch has been used to turn the system off.
when the engine is first started. If the light stays on or
5. Trunk Ajar Light
comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off
This light indicates that the trunk is not latched
the engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected. This light does not show how
6. Tachometer
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
Measures engine revolutions-per-minute (R.P.M.). The
checked under the hood.
red numbers at the end on the scale show the maximum
permissible R.P.M. Ease off on the accelerator before
reaching the red area.
7. Turn Signal Indicators 12. Low Washer Fluid Light

The arrow will flash in unison with the exterior This symbol will light whenever the fluid reser-
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. voir is less than 1/4 filled. Adding washer fluid
will cause the light to go out the next time the
8. High Beam Indicator
ignition is cycled. A warning chime will sound when
This light shows that the headlights are on high
the light comes on.
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or 13. Cruise (Speed Control) Light
low beam. This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON.
9. Seat Belt Reminder Light 14. Temperature Light
The light will come on after the ignition is This light warns of an overheated engine cool-
turned on. The light will remain lit until the seat ant condition. A warning chime will sound
belt is fastened. when the light comes on.
10. Door Ajar Light 15. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This light shows that a door is not completely The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
closed. A warning chime will sound if the vehicle temperature. Any reading within the 5 gauge
is moving with a door partially closed. marks between Hot and Cold shows that the
engine cooling system is operating properly. The
11. Speedometer
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tem-
Shows vehicle speed in miles-per-hour or kilometers-per-
perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain
hour.
grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a
trailer.
If the pointer rises to the “H” mark, stop the vehicle and light will illuminate when the key is in the ON
turn off the engine until the problem is corrected. position before engine start. If the bulb does not come
on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the
condition checked promptly.
CAUTION!
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or
Continuing to drive with an overheated engine cool- poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine
ing system can cause damage to the engine or other start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
components.
4
through several of your typical driving cycles. In most
situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not
There are steps that you can take to slow down an require towing.
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act 17. Trip Odometer Reset Knob
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat To reset the trip odometer, push the reset knob for about
from the engine cooling system. two seconds.
16. Malfunction Indicator Light 18. Airbag Light

This light is part of an onboard diagnostic The light will come on and remain on for 6 to 8
system called OBD that monitors engine and seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
automatic transmission control systems. The is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting,
have it replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it
while driving, have the system checked by an autho- means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
rized dealer. the charging system and should be serviced immedi-
ately. See your local authorized dealer.
19. Odometer/Trip Odometer
Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 21. Transmission Range Indicator
This indicator illuminates to show the automatic trans-
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
mission gear selection.
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- 22. ABS Light
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake system
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading described elsewhere in this manual. The yellow
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can ABS light will come on when the ignition key is turned
be determined. to the ON position and may stay on for several
seconds. If the ABS light does not come on have the
The Trip Odometer shows individual trip mileage and is
system checked by an authorized dealer. The warning
accessed by pressing the reset button.
light should be checked frequently to assure that it is
20. Charging System Light operating properly.
This light shows the status of the electrical
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it
charging system. The light should come on
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s
normally if the red BRAKE warning light is not on.
electrical devices, such as the Fog Lights or Rear
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced The warning light should be checked frequently to assure
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock that it is operating properly. This can be done by turning
brakes. the ignition switch to START. The light should come on.
23. Brake System Warning Light If the red brake light does not come on, have the system
The dual brake system provides a reserve checked by an authorized dealer.
braking capability if a failure occurs in a
portion of the hydraulic system. WARNING! 4
This light monitors both the brake fluid level and the Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
parking brake. If the light comes on, it indicates either ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
that the parking brake is on or there is a low fluid level in take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
the brake master cylinder. On vehicles equipped with accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake light may also indicate
reduced braking performance. If the parking brake is off
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
and the light remains on, have the brake system in-
on. It does not show the degree of brake application.
spected as soon as possible.
In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System Warning
The light will also come on when the parking brake is
light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if
applied with the ignition in the RUN position.
the ABS system is not communicating.
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK Clock Setting Procedure

To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position.
panel, press and hold the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons
Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press
until the setting is correct.
either the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The display will show TIME.
When the radio is on, pressing the TIME button will 2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
allow you to select between displaying actual time con- minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
tinuously or information related to the mode which the press a button.
radio is in (i.e. in Radio mode, the radio frequency is
displayed.) RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
When the radio is off, time will not be displayed unless Radio Broadcast Signals
the TIME button is pressed, and then the time will only Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
be displayed for 5 seconds. This function will operate most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
with the ignition switch in either the on or off positions. radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
You can ask your dealer to enable the digital clock to be
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
displayed continuously when the radio is off and the
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
ignition switch is on.
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering

There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer if
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound equipped, will remain active for up to 45 seconds after
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
Electrical Disturbances WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD PLAYER 4
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during — IF EQUIPPED
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Operating Instructions — Radio
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
which is the major feature of FM radio. operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad-
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the cast PTY information.
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
Toggle the PTY button to select the following format
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
types:
while the button is pressed.
Program Type Radio Display
Seek Button (Radio Mode) Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Press and release the Seek button to search for the next
Classical Classicl
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. Holding Classic Rock Cls Rock
the button will by pass stations until you release the College College
button. Country Country
Information Inform
Tuning
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or Jazz Jazz
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, Foreign Language Language
the radio will continue to tune until you release the News News
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- Nostalgia Nostalga
ously updated while the button is pressed. Oldies Oldies
PTY (Program Type) Button Personality Persnlty
Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for Public Public
5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time Rhythm and Blues R&B
out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button Religious Music Rel Musc
within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to
Program Type Radio Display If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program
Religious Talk Rel Talk Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio
will tune to the preset station.
Rock Rock
Soft Soft Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop
Soft Rock Soft Rck at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B 10 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the
last station. The PTY icon will then turn off. 4
Sports Sports
Talk Talk Balance
Top 40 Top 40 The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
Weather Weather ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the
balance and push the button back in. The balance will be
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed and continuously updated while the button is
displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency pressed.
station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY
function only operates when in the FM mode. Fade
The Fade control provides for balance between the front
The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out.
program type when searching for the next PTY station. If Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The fade
no station is found with the selected PTY program type, will be displayed and continuously updated while the
the radio will return to the last preset station. button is pressed.
Tone Control To Set The Radio Push-button Memory

Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to When you are receiving a station that you wish to
adjust the sound for the desired tone. The treble, and bass commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
will be displayed and continuously updated while the SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the
slide is moved. push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press
and release that button. If a station is not selected within
AM/FM Selection
5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
continue to play but will not be locked into push-button
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
memory.
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received. You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
Scan Button
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
next.
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the button twice.
alternate frequency band.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. Press the Time button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
Operating Instructions — Tape Player Fast Forward (FF)

Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape
right and the mechanical action of the player will gently in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance
pull the cassette into the play position. until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is
reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the
NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
opposite direction.
the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm
up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may Rewind (RW) 4
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape
demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed
again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of
Seek Button
the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the
tape and down to return to the beginning of the current Tape Eject
selection. Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage
and eject from the radio.
Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track
number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Scan Button
Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection.
move 2 selections, etc. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
Changing Tape Direction light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is
If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side off. The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each
being played), press the PTY button. The lighted arrow in time a tape is inserted.
the display window will show the new direction.
* ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license
Metal Tape Selection from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
player will automatically select the correct equalization ratories Licensing Corporation.
and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window.
Operating Instructions — CD Player
Pinch Roller Release
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect
will operate.
the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the
tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage Inserting The Compact Disc
and the tape will resume play. The CD player contained within the radio is not a
multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently
Noise Reduction
insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing
The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the
up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD
tape player is on, but may be switched off.
Player.
To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the
If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from
Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR
radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will
show the track number and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one.
NOTE: The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF.

• You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition
FF/TUNE/RW Button
switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a
Press FF (Fast Forward) once and the CD player will
disc with the radio OFF.
begin to fast forward until FF is pressed again or RW or
• If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD works in a similar manner.
Player and the display will show the time of day. If 4
Program Button 4 (Random Play)
you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out.
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
Seek Button compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on change of pace.
the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the
Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
beginning of the current selection, or return to the
selected track.
beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the
first 10 seconds of the current selection. Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press
the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward
EJT CD (Eject) Button
feature. If TUNE RW is pressed, the current track will
Press this button and the disc will unload and move to
reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing.
the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the
radio mode. Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play.
If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be
reloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear.
MODE Scan Button

Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO
button until the word SIRIUS appears. The following will WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD
be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the CHANGER CAPABILITY
current channel name and number will be displayed for
five seconds. The current program type and channel
number will then be displayed for five seconds. The
current channel name and number will then be displayed
until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the
player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
Tape CD Button
Press this button to select between CD player and Tape
player.
Operating Instructions
Time Button
Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through
playing time to time of day. the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position
to operate the radio.
NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the Seek

user should set the controls as shown in the following Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
list. station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
Tone Controls…As illustrated. button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
Speaker Control…Centered. radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button will bypass
Power Button
stations without stopping until you release it.
The volume control/power button pops out when 4
pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last Tune
used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
OFF. decrease the frequency. If the button is pushed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
Electronic Volume Control
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
ously updated while the button is pushed.
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to To Set The Push-Button Memory
the left decreases it. When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
set at the same volume level as last played.
Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down, and press and release that button. If a button is not
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,
is ON. the station will continue to play but will not be locked
into push-button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by Bass and Treble Tone Control
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right.
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in-
stations to be locked into push-button memory. The creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by position provides a flat frequency response.
pressing the push-button twice.
AM/FM Selection
Every time a preset button is used a corresponding Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
button number will be displayed. operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
Balance
station is received.
The balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust Mode Button
the balance and push the button back in. Press the MODE button to select between the cassette
tape player, CD changer, or the Satellite Radio (if
Fade
equipped). When the Satellite Radio (if equipped) is
The fade control provides for balance between the front
selected “SA” will appear in your radio display.
and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will
pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite or radio mode.
Cassette Player Features Selective Music Search

With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track
eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections.
Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to
You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or
move 2 selections, etc.
activating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio),
but only when the ignition and radio are on. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily 4
Each time a cassette is inserted the tape player will begin
activates Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc-
playing on the side of the cassette that is facing up in the
tional arrows appear on the display.
player.
To stop Fast Forward or Rewind, press the TUNE button
Music Search
again.
Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start
the Music Search mode. Press the SEEK button up for the Time Button
next selection on the tape and down to return to the Press the time button to toggle between station frequency
beginning of the current selection, or return to the and time of day.
beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within
Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will
the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
change the side of the tape being played.
The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music
NR (Noise Reduction)
Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automati-
Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is
cally when a selection has been located.
playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*.
When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the
display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn Seek Button
ON. Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
* “Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
ratories Licensing Corporation. hold the RW button for fast reverse.
CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD fast reverse are activated.
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
Random Play (RND)
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the disc in
this CD changer.
random order for an interesting change of pace.
Mode Button
Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
time or by ejecting the CD from the changer.
CD information appears on the display.
CD Diagnostic Indicators
Push-Button
When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may
While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a
the player, and play will resume automatically.
disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently
being played. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the
following warning symbols may appear on your display.
A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.
CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed

when the operating temperature is corrected or another
MODE is selected.
An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is
unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons:
• Excessive vibration
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• Disc inserted upside down
• Damaged disc
• Water condensation on optics
Radio Display Messages
Your radio has been designed to display certain messages
when a problem is detected with the CD player.
SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Seek

WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
CONTROLS station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,
the radio will continue to tune until you release the
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
Balance
Radio Operation The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust
Power/Volume Control
the balance and push the button back in.
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. Fade
The Fade control provides for balance between the front
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through
and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will
the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position
pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
to operate the radio.
Bass and Treble Tone Control You may add a second station to each push-button by
The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid stations to be locked into push-button memory. The
position provides a flat frequency response. stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset 4
AM/FM Selection
button is used a corresponding button number will be
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
displayed.
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo Time
station is received. Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to General Information
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5” RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
button you wish to lock onto this station and press and following conditions:
release that button. If a button is not selected within 5
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will
continue to play but will not be locked into push-button 2. This device must accept any interference received,
memory. including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- display will show the track number and index time in
proved by the party responsible for compliance could minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. one.
CD Player Operation Seek
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.
Inserting The Compact Disc first second of the current selection.
EJT — Eject
CAUTION! Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move
to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to
This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs the radio mode.
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be
reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode.
You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio FF/TUNE/RW
OFF, the display will show the time of day. Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to
fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)
If the power is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD button works in a similar manner.
mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The
Random Play — RND/Program Button 4 CD Changer Operation — If Equipped

Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing
MODE
to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections
Press the MODE button to select between the cassette
on the compact disc in random order to provide an
tape player, CD player, and the CD changer (if equipped).
interesting change of pace.
Disc/Program Button 1
Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next avail-
selected track. 4
able disc.
Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop
Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Random Play.
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing
Mode to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the on the currently playing compact disc in random order to
CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the provide an interesting change of pace.
Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if
Press the top of the SEEK button to move to the next
equipped) is selected “SA” will appear in your radio
randomly selected track.
display.
Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop
A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Random Play.
Satellite mode.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed CD playing time to time of day.
FF/RW — TUNE SALES CODE RB1—AM/FM STEREO RADIO

Press FF/TUNE/RW to skip through the tracks in the WITH DVD/GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM — IF
desired direction, until the button is released (it will not EQUIPPED
stop at the beginning/end of any track until you release
the button).
Disc/Program Button 5
Press the DISC (button 5) button to play the previous
disc.
Seek
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on
first second of the current selection.
The navigation system provides maps, turn identifica-
Time
tion, selection menus and instructions for selecting a
Press the TIME button to switch between time of day and
variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your Naviga-
CD track time.
tion User Manual for detailed operating instructions.
SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED ESN/SID Access With RBB and RBK Radios
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to the radio OFF, press the Tape Eject or CD Eject (depend-
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- ing on the radio type) and Time buttons simultaneously
lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. button to display the next four digits. Continue to press
the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN/SID digits have 4
System Activation
been displayed. The SEEK DOWN will page down until
To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the
the first four digits are displayed. The radio will exit the
toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site
ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the
at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-
ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any
tion available when activating your system:
button was pushed.
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID). ESN/SID Access With RBP, RBU, RAZ, and RBQ
Radios
2. Credit card information.
With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and
3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num-
Number (ENS/SID) bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID
The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is
ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button
system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following was pushed.
steps:
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB and RBK Radios Selecting a Channel

Press the MODE button repeatedly until ⬙S A⬙ appears in Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for
the display. A CD or tape may remain in the radio while the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up
in the Satellite radio mode. and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the
TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, and
the button is released.
RBQ Radios
Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to
⬙SIRIUS⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The
display the following: radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before
moving on to the next channel. The word ⬙SCAN⬙ will
• After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel
appear in the display between each channel change. Press
number will be displayed for 5 seconds.
the SCAN button a second time to stop the search.
• The current program type and channel number will
NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable con-
then be displayed for 5 seconds.
tent can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at
• The current channel number will then be displayed 888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or
until an action occurs. unblocking. Please have your ESN/SID information
available.
A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the
Satellite radio mode.
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ

In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙SCAN⬙
may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button button within five seconds. The channel will change to
memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not the next channel that matches the program type selected.
erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the Satellite Antenna
memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
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equipped)
Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be
radio. placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items
directly on or above the antenna.
PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ
When the desired program type is obtained, press the Reception Quality
⬙SCAN⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next following reasons.
channel of the selected program type. Press the ⬙SCAN⬙ • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
button a second time to stop the search. structure or under a physical obstacle.
NOTE: Pressing the ⬙SEEK⬙ or ⬙SCAN⬙ button while • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
performing a music type scan will change the channel by form of short audio mutes.
one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
button during a music type scan, will call up the memory cause intermittent reception.
channel and stop the search. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructions
The CD changer is located below the radio in the follow:
instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3⁄4 inch (12
1. Select and press any numbered button without an
cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs. Each disc is
illuminated light above it.
loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the
changer. Each disc has a numbered button with an amber 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button
light above it which, when illuminated, indicates that a is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are
disc is loaded in that particular chamber. illuminated.
3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the
button light and the lights in the corner of the loading
slot will illuminate.
4. Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs.
The CD player will stop while additional CDs are loaded.
Playing Discs
The radio will show the CD number, the CD track
number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in
Loading the CD Changer the CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in the
When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc
is on, wait until the single slot is illuminated on both after playing the last track of the current disc.
sides and simply insert the first disc.
Seek Button NOTE: The changer will not random play between
Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the discs.
next track. Press the bottom of the button once to return
Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next
to the beginning of the current track. Press the bottom of
randomly selected track. Press the bottom of the Seek
the button twice to play the previous track.
button to go back to the beginning of the track.
FF/TUNE/RW
Press button 4 a second time to stop random play.
Press the FF (fast forward) button and the CD player will 4
fast forward through the tracks until the button is re- Program Button 5
leased. Press the RW (rewind) button and the CD player Press this button to play the previous disc.
will reverse through the tracks until the button is re-
Time Button
leased.
Press this button to switch between time of day and CD
Mode Button track time.
Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes.
Changing Modes
Program Button 1 While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the
Press this button to play the next available disc. Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD is
loaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. If
Program Button 4 (Random Play)
neither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio will ignore the
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
command.
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
current compact disc in random order to provide an • Inserting either a tape or CD automatically starts that
interesting change of pace. The CD changer stays in the mode of play.
random play mode when changing to the next disc.
• Pressing the AM/FM button while in the tape or CD REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
mode will select the radio mode. EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
• If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected, the radio
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
will tune to the last station selected.
access the switches.
Removing Discs from the CD Changer
If there is a single CD in the changer, press the EJT button
and the CD will eject. If the CD is not removed within 15
seconds, it will automatically reload into the CD changer.
To eject additional CDs from the changer, first select the
numbered button where the CD is located and then press
the EJT button.
CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off
The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the
ignition power off. However, while the ignition is off, one
of the six numbered buttons must be pressed first.
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc.
CD, Etc.).
The button in the center of the left hand switch has no
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a function in this mode.
push-button in the center. The function of the left hand
CD Player — Single Disc in Radio
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
The following describes the left hand control operation in track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 4
each mode. will go to the beginning of the current track or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
Radio Operation
after the current track begins to play.
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. second track, three times, it will play the third, etc.
The button located in the center of the left hand control The button in the center of the left hand switch has no
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- function in this mode.
grammed in the radio preset push-button.
CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer
Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the will go to the beginning of the current track or to the
switch once will go to the beginning of the current beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it after the current track begins to play.
is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan
second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape
deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of
The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause
deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap
the CD changer to play the next available disc.
around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from
To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were
take the following precautions: turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should
periodically clean the head with a commercially available
1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, WET cleaning cassette.
sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-
ished. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every
30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very
2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to
slackness and dust when it is not in use. remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.
3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat
and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers.
4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is
adhering flatly to the cassette.
5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind
a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape
drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES

To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
following precautions: phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
surface.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
wiping from center to edge. sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio 4
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
operation.
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft
protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
CLIMATE CONTROLS near the windshield glass. The In-Car Temperature Sen-
sor is mounted behind the ATC control panel. These
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior
temperatures to enhance system performance.
CAUTION!
Do not cover either sensor with any foreign material
as improper operation of the system will result.
Level Of Automatic Control

The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum
various weather conditions with a simple two step op- comfort for the average person, however, this may vary.
eration. Press the AUTO button and select your comfort
setting. The system will automatically control comfort by NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any
varying temperature, fan speed, and Mode. time without affecting automatic control operation.
You also may choose to customize your comfort by The control also will show what Mode the system is in by
selecting the fan speed and Mode. This will place the the figure shown in the display.
system into manual operation NOTE: The Mode can change when the system is in the
Interior ATC Sensors Auto Mode. This will be indicated in changes in the
There are two interior sensors in the vehicle. The Sun display window. This shows automatic changes in air
Sensor is mounted in the center of the instrument panel direction.
Fan Control The system adjusts to bring the interior temperature to

Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced the desired comfort level. All comfort settings are auto-
through the system in any mode you select. Turn the matic; even Hi and Low.
control clockwise to increase fan speed.
NOTE: You can change the display from U.S. to metric
In ambient temperatures below 70°F (21°C), fan opera- units by pressing the Mix and Panel mode buttons
tion is delayed when the engine is first started. The fan simultaneously or by pressing the English/Metric button
will automatically start when the engine coolant is warm on the overhead console. 4
enough to heat the air. This feature can be defeated by
Air Conditioning Button
turning the fan control.
Press this button to turn on the air conditioning
AUTO Control compressor. A snow flake symbol in the display
Press the top of the button to turn the ATC system On. shows that the compressor is on. Compressor
Press the lower portion of the button to turn the entire operation is automatic when you press the Auto button.
system Off.
The compressor can operate at any temperature above
Comfort Control 32°F (0°C).
Use this control to regulate the comfort inside the pas-
With the compressor off and the temperature set at Lo, air
senger compartment. Press the top of the switch to raise
entering the vehicle will be slightly warmer than the air
the temperature selection and the bottom of the switch to
outside the vehicle.
lower it. The comfort setting range is from Lo, 60, 61,....to
89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature control. You can NOTE: The compressor will not engage until the engine
select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in
comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest
levels.
engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- Panel

pressor is on. This is a normal occurrence since the Air is directed through the outlets in the instru-
compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct
improve fuel economy. air flow. This mode is not recommended when heat is
required.
Recirculate Button
Press this button to recirculate the air inside the Floor
vehicle. Outside air is prevented from entering the Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
vehicle. Recirculation is automatically controlled when lesser amount through the Defrost and side
the system is in Auto Mode. Use this mode to temporarily window demist outlets. This mode is recommended
block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust. when heat is desired.
Manual control of Recirculation is possible only in Panel, Mix
Floor, and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, or Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and
Defrost modes. side window demist outlets. Use this setting in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat
NOTE: The Recirc button light will blink if you try to
at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
use it in the Mix or Defrost modes.
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Air Direction Buttons (Mode) The compressor is on in this mode.
These buttons allow you to select from five air distribu-
Bi-Level
tion patterns. These buttons should be used only when
Air is directed through both the panel and floor
you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto opera-
outlets. This mode is not recommended when
tion. A symbol in the display window will show which
heat is required in very cold temperatures.
mode is operating.
NOTE: There is a varying difference in temperature NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15
between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 7
The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature 1/2 minutes of operation.
provides improved comfort during sunny but cool con-
ditions.
CAUTION!
Windshield Defrost
Air is directed through the defrost outlets and To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not
use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window
4
side window demist outlets. A small amount of
air also is directed through the floor outlets. Use this cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window.
mode with maximum fan and comfort level settings Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm
for best windshield and side window defrosting. The water.
defrost symbol will glow in amber to show that the
defroster is on. Window Fogging
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor is on in this In mild but rainy or humid weather, your windows may
mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind- fog up on the inside. You can remove this fog by pressing
shield. To improve fuel economy, leave in the defrost the Defrost button. The Mix mode can be used to
mode only when necessary. maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heat-
ing. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase
Rear Window Defroster blower speed. The compressor will remain on during
Press the button once to turn on the Rear Window these conditions.
Defroster and a second time to turn it off. An
indicator light in the control shows that the defroster is
on.
Hot Weather Automatic Recirculation Rear Seat Air Outlets

The system will automatically recirculate the air inside The center console on vehicles with bucket seats has
the vehicle when the interior is very warm. This will upper and lower outlets located on the rear of the
provide maximum cooling. The system will also occa- console.
sionally return to REC on hot, humid days to maintain
Air is directed through the outlets in all Modes. A control
occupant comfort. See Operating Tips chart at the end of
can be used to direct the flow of air to either the upper or
this section for suggested control settings in different
lower outlets.
weather conditions.
On vehicles with 50/50 bench seats, air is routed under
Side Window Demisters
the seats.
Side window demisters are located on the instrument
panel. These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the
side windows in any mode except Panel or Panel Recir-
culation. The air is directed toward the area of the side
windows through which you view the outside rearview
mirrors.
Operating Tips
4
Outside Air Intake

Make sure that the air intake directly in front of the
windshield is free of obstructions. Leaves, snow, etc.,
could block air flow into the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 䡵 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ Autostick Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
▫ Extremely Cold Weather ▫ Autostick General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 5
(Below -20°F Or -29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Engine Block Heater — Optional U.S. And
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Standard Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
䡵 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
䡵 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Transaxle Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . 166
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
154 STARTING AND OPERATING
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ 300M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

▫ Spare Tire Usage With Directional Tread Pattern ▫ 300M Special Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tires (300M Special Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 173
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Tire Rotation With Directional Tread Pattern Tires
▫ Luggage Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
(300M Special Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Warranty Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
STARTING AND OPERATING 155
STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK 5

position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
Normal Starting Extremely Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does For reliable starting at these temperatures, use externally
not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. powered battery and electric engine block heaters that
Simply turn the key to the “START” position and release are available from your dealer.
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the “OFF” position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
If Engine Fails To Start If the engine fails to start after following the Normal
Starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelera-
tor pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while
CAUTION! cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in
Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get it case the engine is flooded.
started. Your vehicle cannot be started this way.
Pushing with another vehicle may damage the trans- CAUTION!
axle or the rear of your vehicle. See Section 6 of this
manual for the proper jump starting procedures. To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the have enough power to continue running when the key is
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
serious personal injury. accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the Normal Starting procedure should
be repeated.
After Starting
CAUTION!
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up. Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — Optional U.S. and
Standard Canada
These heaters use a common power cord which is stored • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a
under the hood, behind the Air Cleaner housing. Plug the complete stop.
cord into any 110 volt AC outlet and both heaters will be • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has
energized. Use the heaters when temperatures below 0°F come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle 5
(-18°C) are expected to last for several days. speed.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK or NEUTRAL into
Brake/Transmission Interlock any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed.
This interlock system prevents you from moving the gear • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
selector out of the Park position unless the brake pedal is firmly on the brake pedal.
pressed. This system is active only while the key is in the
RUN position. The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise
shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self-
calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
shift cycles.
Transaxle Reset Mode Gear Ranges

The transaxle is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a
“P” Park
condition is detected that could cause damage, the trans-
axle automatically shifts into second gear. The transaxle NOTE: If the key is in the RUN position, you must
remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. press the brake pedal to shift out of the “P” Park position.
Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to
Supplements the parking brake by locking the transaxle.
operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven
Engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use
to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle.
PARK while vehicle is in motion.
If the problem has been momentary, the transaxle can be
Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.
reset to regain all forward gears.
“R” Reverse
• Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P).
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a
• Turn the key to OFF then start the engine. complete stop.
• Shift into “D” and resume driving. “N” Neutral
The engine may be started in this range. Use this range
NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, we recom-
for starting your vehicle if it is moving or is being towed.
mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to “D” Overdrive
determine if the problem could recur. This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts
If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.
and best fuel economy.
When frequent transaxle shifting occurs when using the You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time
Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you
under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper-
ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy ate automatically; shifting between the four available
trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the “3” range. gears. When you wish to engage autostick, simply move
the autostick lever to the AutoStick position. The trans-
AUTOSTICK mission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or
Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers downshift is chosen. The gear selection will be displayed
manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more on the instrument cluster.
control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- 5
ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
also provide you with more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Autostick Operation
The autostick position is just below the Overdrive posi-
Move the lever back to the Overdrive position to shift out
tion. When you place the shift lever in the AutoStick
of the Autostick mode.
position, it can be moved from side to side. Moving the
lever to the left (-) triggers a downshift and to the right
(+) an upshift.
Autostick General Information • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the

transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
• The transmission will automatically upshift from first
and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
to second gear and from second to third gear when
engine speed reaches about 6300 rpm. • If the system detects a problem it will disable the
Autostick mode and the transmission will return to the
• Downshifts from third to second gear above 85 mph
automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
(137 km/h) and from second to first gear above 47
mph (76 km/h) will be ignored. • The transmission will automatically downshift from
fourth to third gear at speeds between 15 mph (24
• You can start out in first, second, or third gear. Shifting
km/h and 50 mph (80 km/h) under certain conditions.
into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed
This is to avoid poor fourth gear performance with
reaches 17 mph (27 km/h).
accelerator pedal actuation at lower speeds.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop.
• Starting out in second or third gear is helpful in snowy
or icy conditions.
• While in the Autostick mode, Speed Control will only
function in third or fourth gear.
Downshifting out of third gear turns off speed control.
PARKING BRAKE
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on,
the red Brake light in the instrument cluster will come on.
When parking on a hill, you must set the parking brake

before placing the gear selector in Park. If you don’t, the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is difficult to move the selector out of Park. As an added
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking grade.
brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the
Park position. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
To release the parking brake, pull the release lever
located on the lower edge of the instrument panel.
WARNING! BRAKE SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes as standard
• Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- equipment. In the event you lose power assist for any
gerous for several reasons. A child or others could reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the
be injured. Children should be warned not to engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort
touch the parking brake or the gear selector. Don’t required to brake the vehicle will be substantially in-
leave the keys in the ignition. A child could creased over that required with the power system oper-
operate power windows, other controls, or move ating.
the vehicle.
If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa-
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged bility, the remaining system will still function with some
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident
failure and an accident. by increased pedal travel during application, greater
pedal force required to slow or stop, and activation of the
Brake Warning Lamp during brake use.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) POWER STEERING

The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted steering as
performance under most braking conditions. The system standard equipment. The power assisted steering system
automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability
conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. in the event power assist is lost.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted,
tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these
signals for the ABS computer. However, the system will conditions you will observe a substantial increase in
compensate when the compact spare is in use. steering effort. 5
During stops where ABS is activated, a vibration of the TRACTION CONTROL
brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and
may be heard. maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The
system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the
WARNING! wheel that is losing traction while spinning. The traction
system operates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h).
Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the effec-
tiveness of Anti-lock brakes and may lead to an The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless:
accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance • The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the
longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when system off;
you need to slow down or stop.
• There is a Anti-Lock Brake System malfunction;
• There is a Traction Control System malfunction;
• The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to TIRES

the brake system due to overheated brake tempera- Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
tures. satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary
areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may
cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction 1. Safety—
Control OFF Light, indicated by TRAC OFF , located in
the instrument cluster. WARNING!
This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
a normal condition. After cooling, the system will auto-
cause accidents.
matically reactivate and turn off the TRAC OFF light.
• Under inflation increases tire flexing and can
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow, turn result in tire failure.
the Traction Control System Off before attempting to • Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
“rock” the vehicle free. shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Overinflated or under inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended pressure.
2. Economy— Tire Inflation Pressures

Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on a
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal label attached to the rear face of the driver’s door. The
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for pressure should be checked and adjusted at least once
earlier tire replacement. Under inflation also increases every month. Check more often if subject to a wide range
tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
tion. temperature changes.
3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability—
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. 5
Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Both under-inflation and over inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over-responsiveness in the steering.
Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict-
able steering response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
Inflation pressures specified on the label are always “Cold
Inflation Pressure”. Cold inflation pressure is defined as
the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at
least 3 hours, or driven less than a mile after a 3 hour
period. The cold inflation pressure must not exceed the The TPM system informs you of a low or high tire
maximum values molded into the tire side wall. pressure condition. If this occurs, correct your tire infla-
tion pressure as soon as possible, and inspect all of your
Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi [.13 to.41 bars]
tires. Be sure to use a high quality gauge when adjusting
(13 to 40 kPa) during operation. Do NOT reduce this
pressure. The TPM system is designed to periodically
normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too
monitor your tire pressure but cannot be expected to
low.
function as a tire pressure gauge. There can be a delay
The tire pressures shown on the tire label apply only to between the instant you adjust the air pressure in a tire
the tire sizes listed on the label. and when the system updates the display. The TPM
system is not intended to provide you with notification of
Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
rapid air loss.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) monitors the
pressure in all 4 road tires and the full size spare. The The following chart indicates the TPM system pressure
TPM system uses wireless technology to monitor tire levels. A threshold is the level at which the TPM system
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part provides you with an indication.
of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to a 300M 300M Special
receiver located in the overhead console. The tire pres- High Pressure 45 psi (310 kPa) 45 psi (310 kPa)
sure status is shown in the Electronic Vehicle Information Threshold
Center (EVIC) display. Pressure in the spare tire, al-
Placard Pressure 30 psi (207 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa)
though monitored, is not displayed in the EVIC. Refer to
Low Pressure 24 psi (165 kPa) 26 psi (179 kPa)
“Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle, Electronic
Threshold
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for more informa-
tion. The TPM system functions even when the EVIC is NOTE: A TPM system does not replace normal tire
not set on the tire pressure display screen. maintenance.
The tire pressure sensors must be retrained following a

CAUTION!
wheel rotation or sensor replacement. Refer to “Under-
The TPM system has been optimized for the original standing The Features of Your Vehicle, Electronic Vehicle
equipment tires and wheels. TPM system pressures Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable
have been established for the tire size equipped on Features, Retrain Tire Sensors” for more information. It is
your vehicle. Undesirable operation or sensor dam- necessary to program the EVIC with the new sensor(s) or
age may result when using replacement equipment the new position of each sensor as it is rotated to a
that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. different corner of the vehicle.
After-market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do If a wheel rotation is not followed by the retrain proce-
not use tire sealant or balance beads if your vehicle
5
dure, the system will not properly inform you of the
is equipped with TPM system as damage to the correct vehicle location of a low or high tire pressure.
sensors may result.
The retraining procedure requires the use of a training
magnet which is located in the left, rear corner of the
Tire Pressure Monitor System Tire/Wheel Rotation spare tire well under the spare tire cover in the trunk.
and Sensor Replacement — If Equipped
If a road tire and wheel is replaced by the spare, the TPM
system will detect the swap automatically (after the
ignition has been cycled) and display SPARE SWAP
DETECTED along with a chime. This could take up to 10
minutes with vehicle speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
CAUTION! WARNING!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- High speed driving with your vehicle under load is
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent dangerous. The added strain on your tires could
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident.
which could damage the wheel rim sensor. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capac-
ity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
WARNING! Radial-Ply Tires
Death or serious injury can occur if magnetically

sensitive devices are exposed to this magnet. Mag-
WARNING!
nets can affect pacemakers. Combining radial ply tires with other tires on your
vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The
High Speed Operation instability could cause an accident. Always use ra-
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds dial tires in sets of four. Never combine them with
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- other types of tires.
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
Spare Tire Usage with Directional Tread Pattern Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
Tires (300M Special Only) your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the
The 300M Special model offers tires with a directional compact spare installed.
tread pattern. These tires are designed to optimize dry
handling as well as wet performance. To obtain the full WARNING!
benefits of this design, the tires must be installed so that
they rotate in the correct direction. The rotation direction Temporary-use spare tires are for emergency use
of this type of tire is indicated by arrows on the side wall only. With the compact spare tire assembly installed
of the tire. The full size spare tire is mounted as a direct on your vehicle, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km).
replacement for the right side of the vehicle. For road- Vehicle handling and braking performance will be 5
side replacement of a flat tire on the left side of the reduced. Also, do not drive more than 50 mph (80
vehicle, the full size spare can be used as mounted. If this km) with the compact spare installed. Failure to
is required, correct the rotation as soon as possible to follow compact spare tire warning may result in an
restore optimum wet performance. accident and/or fatal injury. Temporary-use spare
Compact Spare Tire tires have a total tread life of 2,000 miles (3 200 km).
Maintain the compact spare tire inflation pressure at 60 Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
psi [4.1 bars](414 kPa). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire
while the compact spare is installed on the vehicle. failure and loss of vehicle control.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a

conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Tire Spinning Tire Chains

When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph. (48 km/h). mended.
See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in section 6
of this manual. CAUTION!
WARNING! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are

used.
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- Snow Tires
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. And and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter designation on the tire sidewall.
what the speed.
The 300M Special offers a high performance three
season tire. The performance of this type of tire on
snow and ice is not equivalent to traditional all season
tires.
WARNING! Snow tires may have a lower speed rating than factory
equipped tires and may not match the maximum vehicle
The 300M Special is equipped with tires that are speed.
optimized for driving in dry and wet weather con- Snow tires should not be operated at sustained speeds
ditions. However, these tires have reduced traction over 75 mph (120 km/h).
capability in snow and ice. When driving a 300M
Special in these conditions with these tires, you must Tread Wear Indicators
take special care to maintain control and avoid Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
accidents. We recommend that you equip your ve- to help you in determining when your tires should be
hicle with “SNOW” or “ALL SEASON” tires on all replaced. 5
four wheels for driving in snowy and icy conditions.
It is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and
load rating to the original equipment tires. “SNOW”
tires may have lower speed rating than factory
equipped tires and may not match the maximum
vehicle speed. Do not use tires or wheels other than
the size recommended by the manufacturer for this
vehicle.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and

load rating to the original equipment tires. Refer to the
tire pressure label for inflation pressure.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING!
grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this suspension dimensions and performance charac-
point. teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
Replacement Tires unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many suspension components. You could lose control
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
wear and correct inflation pressure. The manufacturer death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the ratings approved for your vehicle.
originals in size, quality and performance when replace- • Never use a tire smaller than the minimum tire
ment is needed (see the paragraph on tread wear indica- size listed on your vehicle’s tire label located on
the driver’s door. Using a smaller tire could result
tors). Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may
in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of your control and have an accident.
vehicle. We recommend that you contact your original • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
equipment dealer on any questions you may have on tire adequate speed capability can result in sudden
specifications or capability. tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
• Overloading your tires is dangerous. Like under
inflation, overloading can cause tire failure. Use
tires of the recommended load capacity for your
vehicle and never overload them.
Rotate your tires at intervals shown on the maintenance

CAUTION!
schedules. More frequent rotation is permissible if de-
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size sired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should
may result in false speedometer and odometer read- be corrected before rotating.
ings. Check with your dealer before replacing tires
with a different size.
Tire Rotation Recommendations

Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at 5
different loads and perform different steering, driving
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross”
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. shown in the diagram unless your vehicle is equipped
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with with directional tread pattern tires.
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
Tire Rotation with Directional Tread Pattern Tires
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
(300M Special Only)
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
The 300M Special model offers tires with directional
smooth, quiet ride.
tread pattern. These tires are designed to optimize dry
handling as well as wet performance. To obtain the full
benefits of this design, the tires must be installed so that
they rotate in the correct direction. The rotation direction
of this type of tire is indicated by arrows on the side wall Alignment And Balance
of the tire. The suspension components of your vehicle should be
inspected and aligned when needed to obtain full tire
The required rotation method for directional tires is to
tread mileage.
swap the front tire with the rear on the same side of the
vehicle. Do not cross switch tires without dismounting Poor suspension alignment may result in:
the tires and re-mounting them in the correct rotational
• fast tire wear;
direction.
• uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear;
• vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vehicle vibration may be a result of tire and wheel
out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration
and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
300M Special Only
FUEL REQUIREMENTS Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and stumble. If you experience these
300M
problems, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
Your engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations
ing service for the vehicle.
and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world
octane range of 87 to 89 or higher. The manufacturer have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica-
recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum perfor- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define
mance. fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions,
engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The 5
300M Special Only
manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet
Your engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations
the WWFC specifications if they are available.
and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an Reformulated Gasoline
octane range of 87 to 91. The manufacturer recommends Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
the use of 91 octane premium gasoline for optimum burning fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
performance.
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe-
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at air quality.
high speeds can cause damage and should be reported to
The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-
your dealer immediately. Engine damage resulting from
lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-
operating with a heavy spark knock may not be covered
vide excellent performance and durability of engine and
by the new vehicle warranty.
fuel system components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends MMT in Gasoline

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate- MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
rials called oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num-
ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the ber. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance
country during the winter months to reduce carbon advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number
monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygen- without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown
ates may be used in your vehicle. to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system
performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends using gasolines without MMT. Since the MMT
CAUTION! content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump,
DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not
these blends may result in starting and driveability his/her gasoline contains MMT.
problems and may damage critical fuel system com- MMT is prohibited in both Federal and California refor-
ponents. mulated gasolines.
In Canada, MMT can be used at levels higher than those
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline allowed in the United States. For this reason, it is even
blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and more important to look for gasolines without MMT in
may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. While MTBE Canada.
is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have
the negative effects of Methanol.
Materials Added to Fuel unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to problem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional an authorized dealer for service.
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There-
fore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. CAUTION!
Sulfur in Gasoline If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing, imme-

If you live in the Northeast United States, your vehicle diate service is required. See the On Board Diagnos-
may have been designed to meet California low emission tics paragraph in the Maintenance section of this 5
standards with cleaner burning California reformulated manual.
gasoline with low sulfur. If such fuels are not available in
states adopting California emission standards, your ve-
ADDING FUEL
hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting Federal
specifications, but emission control system performance Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
may be adversely affected. The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side
of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure
Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted to have
the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
higher sulfur levels which may affect the performance of
the vehicle’s catalytic converter. This may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate. The manufac-
turer recommends that you try a different brand of
NOTE:
CAUTION!
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
Damage to the fuel system or emission control tank is full.
system could result from using an improper fuel • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
could let impurities into the fuel system. The Mal- tightened.
function Indicator light will come on if the gas cap is
not properly secured. The Malfunction Indicator light will come on if the gas
cap is not properly secured. Make sure that the gas cap
is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
NOTE: The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door
about 2 inches (50 mm) down from the opening. If fuel is
poured from a portable container, the container should WARNING!
have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
restricting door. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
CAUTION! • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
off” the fuel tank after filling. portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
VEHICLE LOADING Luggage Racks

The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the External racks do not increase the total load carrying
following sample chart and on the tire pressure label capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total occupant and
attached to the driver’s door. luggage load inside the vehicle, plus that on the external
rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity shown on
the Vehicle Loading Capacity chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Warranty Requirements
The Manufacturer’s Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
5
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
• The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
32 square feet (2.97 square meters)
• The maximum trailer load is: 2,000 lbs (900 kg)
Vehicle Loading Capacities
• The ”D” range can be selected when towing. However,
Front Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the
Rear Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AutoStick mode should be selected.
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 lbs. (52 kg)
Rated Vehicle Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . 865 lbs. (392 kg) NOTE: By using the AutoStick mode, and selecting a
specific gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided. The
highest gear range should be selected that allows for
adequate performance. For Example, choose “4” if the • Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or “2” if size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
needed to maintain the desired speed. recommended for motoring safety.
Extended driving at high RPM’s should be avoided to • The automatic transmission fluid, filter, and hypoid
prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle differential fluid should be changed per Maintenance
speed may be necessary to avoid extended driving at Schedule “B” if you tow a trailer.
high RPMs. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle
• If your Engine Coolant Light comes on, see the para-
speed when road conditions and RPM level allow.
graph on Overheating in Section 6 of this manual.
• The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of
NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level
the tow vehicle load capacity when loading the ve-
before all towing. Fluid discoloration, or a burnt odor,
hicle.
shows the need for a transmission fluid and filter change.
• If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), it
should have its own brakes.
WARNING!
Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic
brake lines can overload your brake system and
cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an accident.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 䡵 Jump-Starting The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 ▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
6
▫ Jacking And Changing a Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
▫ Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Use Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
▫ Wheel Cover Installation (If Required) . . . . . . 188
182 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
The flasher switch is on the steering column, just flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
behind the steering wheel. Push in the flasher key removed and the vehicle locked.
switch and all front and rear directional signals
NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may run down
will flash. Press the flasher switch a second time to turn
your battery.
the flashers off.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — Slow down.
• In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
Do not use this emergency warning system when the the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 183
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act WARNING!
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
CAUTION! vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the System Pressure Cap paragraph.
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 6
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
Preparations For Jacking WARNING!

• Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers and park the
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
areas.
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Jacking and Changing a Tire

1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
2. Remove the spare tire, scissors, jack and lug wrench.

• Put the gear shift in PARK (Automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (Manual Transmission).
• Set the parking brake and turn off the engine.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen 4. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
the lug nuts of the flat tire. saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, use the lift area
closest to the flat tire.
6
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire

and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and

tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off.
WARNING! WARNING!
Death or serious injury can occur if magnetically Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
sensitive devices are exposed to this magnet. Mag- the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
nets can affect pacemakers. hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
7. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-
tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a WARNING!
compact spare.
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
8. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- 6
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
the places provided.
handle counterclockwise.
10. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135N. m).
11. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency 1. Tighten the two lug nuts on the mounting studs on
Use Only each side of the stud which is in alignment with the valve
stem.
• Keep tire inflated to 60 PSI (414 KPa) Cold Inflation
Pressure. 2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel.
• Avoid driving more than 50 miles (80 km) before
replacing tire and wheel. 3. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the
two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to
• This tire is designed as an emergency spare only-do
install the cover.
not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) speed.
4. Return to Changing a Tire Section, Item #8 above.
Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)
JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY WARNING!
WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not

allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. in eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated area
immediately with large quantities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
CAUTION! mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes. Do not use a booster battery or 6
Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get it any other booster source with an output that exceeds
started. Your vehicle cannot be started this way. 12 volts.
Pushing with another vehicle may damage the trans-
axle or the rear of your vehicle. If your vehicle has a NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment in front
discharged (dead) battery, booster cables may be of the tire in the right front fender and is accessible
used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type through the engine compartment. The tire and wheel
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so need not be removed to gain access to the battery.
follow the procedure carefully.
Remote jump starting terminals are located in the Check the Battery Test Indicator. If a light or bright
engine compartment. colored dot is visible in the indicator, DO NOT jump-start
the battery.
If the indicator is dark or shows a green dot, proceed as
follows:
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
without letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake,
place automatic transaxle in PARK, and turn ignition to
OFF for both vehicles.
Remote Jump Starting Terminals

5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative jump start

attachment of the booster battery and then to the engine
of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you
have a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 6

3. Turn off heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical Acceleration
loads. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
jump start attachment of the booster battery. Connect the cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
other end of the same cable to the positive jump start there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
attachment of the discharged battery. (driving) wheels.
WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become

visible.
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger- 4. Keep tires properly inflated.
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be stop.
poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). NOTE: If so equipped, turn on the Traction Control
System to accelerate on slippery surfaces.
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau- can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
tions should be observed: steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
slushy. and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. wheels is most effective.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels front fascia will result.
above 30 mph (48 km/h). • Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE of towing is with a flat bed truck.
Only two ways of towing are approved; front towing and • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
flat bed towing. the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur.
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another 6
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
If damage to the vehicle prevents towing from the front,

move the vehicle onto a flat bed tow truck.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . 198 ▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance ▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . 218
䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 7
▫ Fuel System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
▫ Chassis Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Fuse Block Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
196 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 ▫ License Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 䡵 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
▫ Headlight And Parking Light Removal . . . . . . 230 䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
▫ Front Park, Turn Signal And Front Sidemarker 䡵 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
▫ Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
▫ Center Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
▫ Tail, Stop, Back Up, And Turn Signal Lights . . 234 ▫ Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 197
3.5L ENGINE
7
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)

CAUTION!
To meet new government regulations and promote
cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Prolonged driving with the light on could cause
onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system further damage to the emission control system. It
monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The
automatic transaxle control systems. When these systems vehicle must be serviced before any state emissions
are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excel- tests can be performed.
lent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current government regulations.
If the light is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator or Service Engine required.
Soon Light. It will also store diagnostic codes and other
information to assist your service technician in making If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the light may
repairs. Although your vehicle will usually be driveable come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time you
and not need towing, see your dealer for service as soon add fuel. Tighten the cap until you hear it “click.”
as possible.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
PROGRAMS or start the engine.
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
this test over.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
bulb check.
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready happen:
for testing.
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD return to being fully illuminated until you turn off
system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the ignition key or start the engine. This means that 7
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery your vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined should not proceed to the I/M station.
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do system is ready and you can proceed to the I/M
the following: station.
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine Mopar威 parts for normal/scheduled
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
you may need to do nothing more than drive your sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD caused by the use of non-Mopar威 parts for maintenance
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
may then indicate that the system is now ready. warranty.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is DEALER SERVICE
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on include detailed service information for your vehicle.
with the engine running. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING! Engine Oil

Checking Oil Level
You can be badly injured working on or around a To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which engine oil must be maintained, at the correct level. Check
you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the maintenance service
recommended by the engineers who designed your ve-
hicle. 7
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
The best time to check the oil level is about 5 minutes

after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Change Engine Oil

Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground also following list to decide if any apply to you.
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX
markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when • Stop and go driving
the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX • Extensive engine idling
reading on these engines.
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
speeds during hot weather above 90°F (32°C) intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
• Trailer towing
• Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial service)
CAUTION!
• Off road or desert operation
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
• If equipped for and operating with E —85 (ethanol)
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could dam-
fuel
age your engine.
NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, Engine Oil Selection
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the For best performance and maximum protection under all
⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. types of operating conditions, we only recommend en- 7
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil gine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements
at every interval shown on schedule ⬙A⬙ of the ⬙Mainte- of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mo-
nance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. par or an equipvalent oil meeting the specification MS-
6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil

Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). We
only recommend API Certified en-
gine oils that meet the require-
ments of DaimlerChrysler’s Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar
or an equivalent oil meeting the
specification MS-6395.
NOTE: SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in
Synthetic Engine Oils
3.5L Engines within the operating temperatures shown in
There are a growing number of engine oils being pro-
the viscosity chart. SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil is allowed for
moted as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you choose
use in the 3.5L Engine during cold weather only to
to use such a product, use only those oils that meet the
improve cold weather starting.
American Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE viscosity
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart standard. Follow the service schedule that describes your
The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be driving type.
selected based on the following recommendation and be
Materials Added To Engine Oils
within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
viscosity chart.
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension
tives. At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules,
check all drive belts for condition and proper tension.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil
Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure.
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, or
present a problem to the environment. Contact your glazing and replace them if there is any sign of damage
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice which could result in belt failure. If adjustment is re-
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in quired, adjust the belts according to the specifications
your area. and procedures shown in the Service Manual.
Engine Oil Filter Special tools are required to properly measure tension
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine and to restore belt tension to factory specifications. Also,
oil change. check belt routing to make sure there is no interference
between the belts and other engine components. 7
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type Spark Plugs
disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider- mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure stalled at the mileage specified in the appropriate main-
most efficient service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high tenance chart. The entire set should be replaced if there is
quality oil filters and are recommended. any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug. Check the
specifications section for the proper type of spark plug
for use in your vehicle.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Fuel Filter

Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the
the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an
drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con- excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank,
ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi- frequent replacement of the fuel filter which is mounted
cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on in the fuel tank may be necessary. See your dealer for
Schedule “B”. service.
Catalytic Converter
WARNING! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
catalyst as an emission control device.
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with portant to keep the engine properly serviced to assure
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
serious personal injury. damage. If the Malfunction Indicator light is flashing,
immediate service is required.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning

CAUTION!
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- Service, including a tune up to manufacturer’s specifica-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- tions, should be obtained immediately.
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin- To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat, • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
vehicle. motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. 7
WARNING!
Engine Timing Belt
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described
materials that can burn. Such materials might be in the appropriate maintenance schedule.
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- Crankcase Emission Control System
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in Proper operation of this system depends on freedom
areas where your exhaust system can contact any- from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
thing that can burn. mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly,
replace it with a new valve. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WARNING!

CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to
plugging deposits. Replace if necessary.
contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a
Maintenance-Free Battery battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma- eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is large amounts of water. Battery gas is flammable and
periodic maintenance required. explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment in front battery. Don’t use a booster battery or any other
of the tire in the right front fender and is accessible booster source with an output greater than 12 volts.
through the engine compartment. The tire and wheel Don’t allow cable clamps to touch each other.
need not be removed to access the battery.
To access the battery: WARNING!
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
2. Remove the battery access panel from the inner fender tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
shield. handling.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Remove the battery tie down bracket.
5. Move the battery into the opening and lift it out.
through the condenser as required. Fabric front fascia

CAUTION!
protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing
It is essential when replacing the cables on the air conditioning performance.
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to the WARNING!
negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury
and free of corrosion. Apply grease to posts and or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
clamps after tightening. If a “fast charger” is used repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both done by an experienced repairman.
vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger
to battery. Do not use a “fast charger” to provide Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling 7
starting voltage as battery damage can result. The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains
R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer
Air Conditioner in the upper atmosphere, the manufacturer recommends
Check the air conditioning system at the start of the that air conditioning service be done by facilities using
warm weather season. refrigerant recyling and recovery equipment that meets
SAE standard J1991.
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-
denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with
a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and
Power Steering Fluid Check
WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked with the engine off to
prevent injury from moving parts. Do not overfill.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended power
steering fluid. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubri-
cants and Genuine Parts for the correct fluid type.
During scheduled maintenance, check the power steering

fluid level at the power steering fluid reservoir.
Chassis Lubrication
Before removing the reservoir cap, wipe the outside of
Front Suspension Ball Joints
the cap and reservoir so that no dirt can fall into the
Inspect these ball joints whenever your vehicle is ser-
reservoir.
viced. They are permanently lubricated and do not
Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level require periodic lubrication.
indicated on the side of the reservoir. If necessary, add
Steering Linkage
fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean
Inspect tie rod ends whenever the vehicle is serviced.
cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. See your
They are permanently lubricated and do not require
dealer or the Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and
periodic lubrication.
Genuine Parts section in this manual for the correct
power steering fluid for your vehicle.
Drive Shaft Universal Joints Hood Latch

Your vehicle has four constant velocity universal joints. When performing other under hood services, the hood
Periodic lubrication of these joints is not required. How- latch release mechanism and safety catch should be
ever, the joint boots should be inspected for external inspected, cleaned, and lubricated.
leakage or damage when other maintenance is per-
It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insure
formed.
that the hood mechanisms work properly and safely.
If leakage or damage is evident, replace the universal Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should be ap-
joint boot and grease immediately. plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas.
Continued operation could result in failure of the univer- External Lock Cylinders
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the Lubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year, prefer-
grease. This would require complete replacement of the ably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of
joint assembly. lubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant, di-
rectly into the lock cylinder (avoid excess lubricant). 7
Body Lubrication
Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate from the
Body and other operating mechanisms and linkages
unlocked to the locked position; without adding more
should be inspected, cleaned, and lubricated, as required,
lubricant. Repeat this procedure three or four times. Wipe
to maintain ease of operation and to provide protection
all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth, to avoid
against rust and wear.
soiling clothing.
Before the application of any lubricant, the parts con-
If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly
cerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;
into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the
after lubricating, excess oil or grease should be removed.
lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder,
then proceed as described above, to distribute the lubri- • Parking brake mechanism
cant within the lock cylinder. Pay attention to trunk
• Trunk latches
hinges, especially during cold weather, to ensure ease of
trunk operation. • Ash tray
Other Body Mechanisms • Door check straps
The following body mechanisms should be inspected
Windshield Wiper Blades
and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
these components should be lubricated with the lubricant
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
specified as follows:
mild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
Engine Oil tions of salt or road film.
• Door hinges Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
• Hood hinges
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
• Trunk hinges from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
Smooth White Body Lubricant - Such as Mopar
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
Spray White Lube:
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
• Hood hinge springs and links
• Lock cylinders
Windshield Washers WARNING!

The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the Commercially available windshield washer solvents
reservoir with windshield antifreeze (not radiator anti- are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
freeze) rated not to freeze at -25°F (-31°C). Operate the must be exercised when filling or working around
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or 7
when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
Washer Fluid Reservoir loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING! Cooling System
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon WARNING!

monoxide which is colorless and odorless. Breathing
it can make you unconscious and can eventually • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
poison you. Follow the above precautions to keep connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key
your exhaust system as safe as possible. to the OFF position. The fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and Air Conditioning
pressure. It can start at any time the ignition key is
in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check coolant protection every 12 months (before the
onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the cool-
ant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be
drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant.
Check the front of the radiator and condenser for any coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator and puddles on the ground. Prevent ingestion by animals or
condenser by gently spraying water from a garden hose children. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
at the back of the core. immediately.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for condition and Selection Of Coolant
tightness of connection. Inspect the entire system for Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-
leaks. Any hoses that show cuts or severe abrasion must fer to the Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
be replaced. Parts section for correct coolant type.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules (5 CAUTION!
years/100,000 miles), the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled. Failure to use the proper antifreeze could cause
radiator plugging and engine overheating. Do not 7
If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable mix antifreeze brands or types. Do not use plain
amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable water alone or alcohol base antifreeze products. Do
cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust prod-
remove all deposits and chemicals. ucts, as they may not be compatible with the radiator
Engine Coolant Disposal coolant and may plug the radiator.
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your Adding Coolant
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% eth-
community. Do not store ethylene glycol based engine ylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water should be used.
Higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) may be used if WARNING!

temperatures below -37°F (-38°C) are anticipated.
The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
water when mixing the water/antifreeze solution. The
Never add coolant when the engine is overheated.
use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an over-
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
heated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in
NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do
engine coolant and will require more frequent engine not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot
coolant changes. or under pressure.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where WARNING!
the vehicle is operated.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
Cooling System Pressure Cap fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of damage may result.
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant reserve tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
Coolant Level Points to Remember

The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of
engine Off and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle
the engine compartment. This is normally a result of
should be between the MIN and MAX cold fill lines.
moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating
on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat
opens, allowing hot water to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant bottle.
• Check coolant freeze point in the system. 7
• If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the
engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure
When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
tested for leaks.
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
• Maintain a coolant concentration of a minimum of 50% Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high
ethylene glycol and high quality water with recom- heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose
mended antifreeze for proper corrosion protection of routing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or
your engine cooling system that contains aluminum moving component that may cause heat damage or
components. mechanical wear.
• Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle hoses Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
are not kinked or obstructed. collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps
and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks
• Keep the front of the radiator and air conditioning
are present. Components should be replaced immedi-
condenser clean.
ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could
• Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter cause failure.
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
Brakes
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
result in unsatisfactory engine cooling performance,
system components should be inspected periodically.
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Suggested service intervals can be found in Section 8,
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Maintenance Schedules.
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasions,
and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub-
ber.
WARNING! NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,

and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full operation) should be noted before hose is replaced based
braking capacity in an emergency. on leakage.
NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be done
Brake and Power Steering System Hoses whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance, oil change.
inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me-
chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, WARNING! 7
checking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.
should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest You could have an accident. If you see any signs of
to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold. cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hoses replaced immediately.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the brake system warning lamp shows system failure.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before WARNING!
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may
expected to fall as the brake pads wear. However, low result in sudden brake failure during hard pro-
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be longed braking. You could have an accident.
needed.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.
Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and clamps which have unique
material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and
resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufacturer specified
Brake Master Cylinder hoses and clamps, or their equivalent in material and
specification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda-
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
tory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or
Refer to the Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genu-
removed during service. Care should be taken in install-
ine Parts section for the correct fluid type.
ing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
Automatic Transaxle
CAUTION!
All front wheel drive vehicles have a transaxle and
differential assembly contained within a single housing. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
Selection of Lubricant turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than that
only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission recommended by the manufacturer will result in
fluid. Refer to the Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to the
Genuine Parts section for correct fluid type. It is impor- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
tant that the transmission fluid be maintained at the section for correct fluid type.
prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
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Fluid Level Check • The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be minimum of 60 seconds.
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
• Fully apply parking brake.
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transaxle and of the fluid. • Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in P (PARK).
• Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
• If the fluid is hot (180° F / 82° C), the reading should be
in the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between the
upper two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid is cold (80° F / 27° C), the reading should be
in the cross hatched area marked “COLD” (between
the lower two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmis-
Procedure For Checking Fluid Level sion fluid to bring to the proper level.
To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the
following procedure must be used:
• The vehicle must be on level ground.
If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid

CAUTION!
and filter should be changed.
Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle can Special Additives
cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water The manufacturer recommends against the addition of
from entering the transaxle after checking or replen- any fluid additives to the transaxle. The only exception to
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting
seated properly. fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be
avoided as they may adversely affect seals.
Fluid and Filter Changes Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed as follows: Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
Maintenance schedule “A” — No change necessary. graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads 7
Maintenance schedule “B” –Every 60,000 miles (96 000 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
km) change fluid and filter under the following condi- trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
tions: corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
• Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte- body protection.
nance schedules.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible.
resistance built into your vehicle.
• Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains
What Causes Corrosion? and to polish your vehicle. Take care never to scratch
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of the paint.
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
The most common causes are: that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
CAUTION!
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Bird droppings.
Special Care
Washing
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and a month.
rinse the panels completely with clear water.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
clear and open. packaged and sealed.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
considered the responsibility of the owner.
Interior Care
• Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to carpeting.
match the color of your vehicle.
Use a mild soap and warm water solution to clean vinyl
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or or leather upholstery. For stubborn stains, use Mopar
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective Vinyl Cleaner.
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
Mopar Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for 7
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
vinyl trim.
ity of the owner.
• Aluminum and chrome wheels should be cleaned WARNING!
regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion. To remove heavy soil, select a non abrasive, Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads or metal Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
polishes. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the
wheels’ protective finish.
Cleaning Headlights
CAUTION!
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
The use of vinyl, leather or plastic protectants may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
cause excessive gloss and/or discoloration of interior Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
trim parts. different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
Leather Seat Care and Cleaning reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an lowed by rinsing.
abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be
removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather Glass Surfaces
with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
to clean the leather. Application of a leather conditioner is Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
not required to maintain the original condition. cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric
Wooden Steering Wheel Care — If Equipped defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
If your vehicle is equipped with a wood steering wheel, ments which may scratch the elements.
it is finished with a clear topcoat. Please take care to Instrument Panel Cover
avoid scratching the surface with sharp or abrasive The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
materials. minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir- FUSES

able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the The fuse block is behind the end cover at the left side of
low glare surface. the instrument panel. Pull the cover straight away from
the instrument panel for access to the fuses.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
• Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
• Dry with a soft tissue. 7
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Fuse Block Relays
The location and identification of fuse block relays can be
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
found on the inside of the instrument panel end cover.
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the
vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Underhood Fuses
CAUTION!
A Power Distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays for When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
circuits that operate only under the hood. A label which only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
identifies these components is located on the underside use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
of the cover. result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Interior Fuses
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 10 Amp Transmission Controller, Gauges,
Red Autostick
2 10 Amp Right High Beam Headlight
Red
3 10 Amp Left High Beam Headlight
Red
4 10 Amp Radio, CD Player
Red
5 10 Amp Washer Motor
Red
6 15 Amp Power Outlet
Lt. Blue
Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits

7 20 Amp Tail, License, Parking, Illumina- 17 10 Amp ABS Control, Back Up Lights,
Yellow tion Lights, Instrument Cluster Red Daytime Running Lights, A/C
8 10 Amp Airbag Heater Control,
Red 18 20 Amp Power Amplifier, Horn
9 10 Amp Turn Signal Lights, Turn Signal/ Yellow
Red Hazard Indicator 19 15 Amp Overhead Console, Garage Door
10 15 Amp Right Low Beam Lt. Blue Opener, Trunk, Overhead, Rear
Lt. Blue Reading, and Visor Vanity Lights,
Trunk Release Solenoid, Power
11 20 Amp High Beam Relay, High Beam Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Body
Yellow Indicator, High Beam Switch Control Module, Aspirator Motor
12 15 Amp Left Low Beam Headlight 20 20 Amp Brake Lights
Lt. Blue Yellow
13 10 Amp Fuel Pump Relay, Power Train 21 10 Amp Leak Detection Pump, Low Rad 7
Red Control Module Red Relay, High Rad Relay, A/C
14 10 Amp Cluster, Day/Night Mirror, Sun- Clutch Relay
Red roof, Overhead Console, Garage 22 10 Amp Airbag
Door Opener, Body Control Mod- Red
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23 30 Amp Blower Motor, ATC Power Mod-
15 10 Amp Daytime Running Light Module Green ule
Red (Canada)
24 20 Amp Power Window Motors
16 20 Amp Fog Light Indicator C/BRKR
Yellow
25 20 Amp Power Door Lock Motors, Power
C/BRKR Seats
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS NOTE: You will note on vehicles equipped with the
optional (HID) High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Light
Interior Light Bulbs Bulb No. Bulb that upon turning the lamps on there is a blue hue
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC194 to the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white
Climate Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges.
Overhead Console, Front Reading, Courtesy, Grab
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 BULB REPLACEMENT
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906 Headlight and Parking Light Removal
1. Remove the headlamp sight shield.
Exterior Light Bulbs Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006XS
High Beam Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005XSLL
Park, Turn, & Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3
Center Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Tail, Stop, Turn & Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
NOTE: If equipped with the optional (HID) High
Intensity Discharge Headlamp Light Bulb, please seek
dealer service for replacement.
2. Remove the upper crossmember attachments on both 3. Remove the headlamp jackscrews on both sides of the
sides of the vehicle; 6 in total. vehicle.
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4. Remove the windshield filler neck screw. 5. Remove the speed control servo screw.
6. Lift and prop the crossmember above the headlamp on 11. Reinstall the upper crossmember attachments, head-
the side being serviced, and remove the electrical con- lamp jackscrews, windshield filler neck screw and speed
nectors from the headlamp. control servo screw.
7. Pull headlamp up and under crossmember to remove Front Park, Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker
it from the vehicle. Light
8. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it counter- 1. Reach up under the front fascia and turn the bulb and
clockwise. Pull the bulb and socket assembly from the socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the
housing and pull the bulb from the socket. light housing.
9. Install a new headlight bulb in the socket, reinstall the 2. Pull the bulb from the socket, install the new bulb, and
bulb and socket assembly and tighten the retaining ring. reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
Fog Light
CAUTION!
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1. Remove the screw securing the fog light to the fascia
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil and pull the light away from the vehicle to expose the bulb.
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. 2. Remove the bulb by turning counter-clockwise. Pull
If the bulb comes into contact with any oily surface, the bulb out of the light housing.
clean the bulbs with rubbing alcohol. 3. Remove the wiring connector from the bulb.
4. Insert the new bulb and turn clockwise.
10. Reinstall the headlight assembly, replace the electri-
cal connectors from the headlamp and lower the cross- 5. Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb and
member back on the headlamp. reinstall the assembly.
Center Stop Light Tail, Stop, Back Up, and Turn Signal Lights
1. Open the trunk and remove the trunk lid cover.
1. Open the trunk and remove the fasteners securing the

light housing to the body.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it
from the housing. 2. Pull the light housing from the body to expose the
wiring socket.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket and remove
the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the bulb and socket assem-
bly and reattach the light housing.
License Plate Light 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket
assembly.
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
4. Reattach the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the
bulb from the socket. SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE 3.5L
Oil Filter Mopar 5281090 or equivalent
Thermostat 180°F (82°C)
Spark Plug See Underhood Label
Spark Plug Gap See Underhood Label
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 17 Gallons 64 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.5 Liter Engine 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
3.5 Liter Engine 11 Qts 10.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compart-
ment.
Oil Filter Mopar威 Oil Filter
Fuel Selection 89 Octane
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part 7
Automatic Transmission Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (front-rear) Mopar威 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (SAE 80W-90). Do not use synthetic gear lu-
bricants.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 DOT-3 Brake Fluid.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Tire Pressure Refer to label on driver’s door pillar.
Body
Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Hinges:
Door, Hood and Trunk Mopar 威 Engine Oil
Hood hinge springs and links Mopar 威 Spray White Lube
Latches:
Door and Hood Trunk Mopar威 Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 Mopar 威 Spray White Lube
Door check straps Mopar威 Spray White Lube
Window System Components Mopar威 Spray White Lube
Lock Cylinders Mopar 威 Spray White Lube
Parking Brake Mechanism Mopar威 Spray White Lube
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䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 240 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 E
䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 S
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I EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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T The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
E type must be done at the times or mileages specified to
N required service for your vehicle.
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
A
N control system. These, and all other maintenance services First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
C included in this manual, should be done to provide best under the conditions that are listed below and at the
E vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- beginning of the schedule.
S tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
C conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
H driving. • Stop and go driving.
E
D Inspection and service also should be done any time a • Extensive engine idling.
U
L malfunction is suspected.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
E
S NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
8 may be performed by any automotive repair establish- • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
ment or individual using any automotive part which has speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).〫
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
• Trailer towing.〫
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).〫
• Off-road or desert operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 241 M
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NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your I
CAUTION! N
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, T
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the Failure to perform the required maintenance items E
⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. N
may result in damage to the vehicle. A
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions N
C
listed for Schedule ⬙B⬙. At Each Stop for Fuel E
Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
S
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- C
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
ule ⬙B⬙. H
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
E
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
D
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. U
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the L
interval that occurs first. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if E
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NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change required.
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
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whichever comes first.
M 242 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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I Once a Month At Each Oil Change
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T • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter.
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N damage.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
A
N • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
• Inspect the brake hoses.
C as required.
E • Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
S components.
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
C
H as needed. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
E
D • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
U operation.
L • Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
E • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
S proper fit. interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
8 km).
SCHEDULE “B” 243 M
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SCHEDULE “B” • Trailer towing.〫 I
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Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
• Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- T
under one or more of the following conditions. Change E
vices).〫 N
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
A
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under • Off-road or desert operation. N
one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫. C
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) E
• Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). fuel.
S
• Stop and go driving. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your C
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, H
• Extensive engine idling. E
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the D
• Driving in dusty conditions. ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. U
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• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km). E
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• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).〫
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N Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
T (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
E
N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
A Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X X
N
C quired.*
E Replace the air cleaner filter. * X
S Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X
C rotors.
H Adjust the drive belt tension. X
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Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 N
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) T
E
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X N
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X X A
N
quired.* C
Replace the air cleaner filter. X E
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X S
rotors. C
Adjust the drive belt tension. X H
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Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV X D
valve. * U
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N Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
T (Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
E
A Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X X
N
C quired.*
S Adjust the drive belt tension. X
C Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X
H rotors.
E
D Replace the differential fluid. X
U
L
E
S
8
A
I
Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 N
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) T
E
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X N
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X X A
N
quired.* C
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X S
rotors. C
Replace the drive belts. X H
E
Replace the power steering fluid. X D
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV X U
L
valve. * ‡ E
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil- X S
ter. 8
A
I
N Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
T (Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
E
A Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X
N
C quired.*
S Replace the air cleaner filter. X
C Adjust the drive belt tension. X X
H
E Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X
D rotors.
U Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV X
L
E valve. * ‡
S
8
A
I
Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 N
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) T
E
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X N
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X A
N
quired.* C
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X S
rotors. C
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X H
E
Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emis- X D
sions). U
L
Replace the engine timing belt (California X E
Emissions). S
Replace the spark plugs. X 8
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Change the differential fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
sions warranty. ceipts.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
M 250 SCHEDULE “A”
A
I SCHEDULE “A”
N
T Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000
E
N (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000)
A [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
N
C Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
E Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X X
S quired.*
C Replace the air cleaner filter. * X
H
E Adjust the drive belt tension. X
D Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X
U rotors.
L
E Inspect and replace PCV valve if required. X
S
8
SCHEDULE “A” 251 M
A
I
Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 N
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000) T
E
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] N
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X A
N
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if X X X X X C
required.* E
Replace the air cleaner filter. * X S
Replace the drive belts. X C
H
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X E
rotors. D
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months X U
L
or 100,000 miles. E
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV X S
valve. * 8
M 252 SCHEDULE “A”
A
I
N Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
T (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
E
N [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
N
C Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- X X X X
E quired.*
S Replace the air cleaner filter. * X
C Adjust the drive belt tension. X
H
E Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
D Replace the spark plugs. X
U
L Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ X
E Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emissions X
S equipped vehicles only).
8 Replace the engine timing belt (California Emis- X
sions equipped vehicles only).
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months X
or 100,000 miles.
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
sions warranty. ceipts.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
SCHEDULE “A” 253 M
A
I
WARNING! N
T
You can be badly injured working on or around a E
N
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which A
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If N
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a C
E
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic. S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
9
256 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
YOUR VEHICLE pointment.
Prepare For The Appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
work to be performed may not be covered by the products and services.
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to
service history. This can often provide a clue to the provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or
current problem. related matter that you may experience. The manufactur-
er’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained techni-
Prepare A List cians, special tools, and the latest information to assure
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, The manufacturer has empowered its dealers to make
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not
service advisor know. inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a
Be Reasonable With Requests decision from the manufacturer. If a special circumstance
If you list a number of items, and you must have your occurs that requires information from the manufacturer,
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with we have asked the dealer’s service management to make
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. the contact on your behalf.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 257
This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with P.O. Box 1621
this process. Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the dealership. They In Mexico contact:
want to know if you need assistance. Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
• If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you
Mexico, D. F.
may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.
In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Center should include the following information:
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
• Owner’s name and address Impaired (TDD/TTY)
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
• Dealership name
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
• Vehicle identification number Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
9
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
Service Contract We appreciate that you have made a major investment

You may have purchased a service contract for your when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will concerns.
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery WARRANTY INFORMATION
date. If you have any questions about your service See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet
contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- for information on warranty coverage and transfer of
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. warranty.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service

contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
MOPAR姞 PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of
vehicle operating at its best. Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS the Hotline.
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause In Canada:
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy 3V9.
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer. 9
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
9
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades

TIRE QUALITY GRADES The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
The following describes the tire grading categories estab- C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
of the tires on your car. mance.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades. WARNING!
Treadwear The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- (turning) performance.
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
9
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Temperature Grades WARNING!

The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive and possible tire failure.
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
INDEX
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266 INDEX
About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,163 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Accident Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 215 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Automatic Off, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Automatic Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157,221
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,165 Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,37 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,40,48,115 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,208
Antifreeze Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,208
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Keyless Transmitter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 23
Anti-Theft Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,208
INDEX 267
Saving Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,65,67 Cargo Compartment

Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Belts, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . 144
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,218 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,126,144
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,135
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,132,134,143
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Central Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . 157,158 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . 47 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,42,44,45
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . 43,44
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 10
Capacity, Cargo Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Cleaning
Caps, Filler Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
268 INDEX
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Rubber and Plastic Components . . . . . . . 161,218
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . 207
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,124 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,114
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,103,104 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,104
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . 65
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,102 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,149
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,198
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
INDEX 269
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Engine

Disposal Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,214
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Door Locks, Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,201
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,80 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver’s Seat Glide Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,182
Driving Timing Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
With an Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,214
With an Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 157 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,230
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 10
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Electronic Vehicle Information Center . . . . . . . . . 88 Filters
Emergency Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Emission Control System Maintenance . 199,207,240 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
270 INDEX
Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,80

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Flashers Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Gauges
Flat Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Floor Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Speedometer/Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,175 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Headlights
Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,67
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,228 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
INDEX 271
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Holder, Pencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,80 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hook, Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218,220 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ignition Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LATCH
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . 44
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,113 Lights
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,48,115
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Automatic Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,65 10
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,65
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
272 INDEX
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,114 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exterior Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,113,164
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,233 Trunk Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Front Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,233
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Locks
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,230 Cylinder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,64 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,198
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,233 Light Duty Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
INDEX 273
Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,199 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,199
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,80
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Operator Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . 89,166 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,102
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,259 Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . 102
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,261
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 10
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Pencil Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
274 INDEX
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Power Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . 76,79,81,83 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,173
Programming Transmitters . . . . . . . . 20,76,79,81,83
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,126,132 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,145 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
INDEX 275
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,28,48 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 32 Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Side Window Demisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Glide-To-Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Steering
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163,210
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 10
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Sulfur in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,87
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . 33
276 INDEX
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,173
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . 114,183 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Timing Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,164,263 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,113,163
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,165 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Transaxle
Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157,221
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,184 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Pressure Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Transmission
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,166 Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,158
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INDEX 277
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 75,80 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,258
Traveler Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,102 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,115 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Windows
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,213
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,114 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,69,212
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,80
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 10
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

▫ Transmitter Linked To Memory Programming . .21 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place

Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM DOOR LOCKS

The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the

To unlock the doors: To lock the doors:

Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold: To Use The Panic Alarm:

• Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the

To set the alarm:

To disarm the system:

Security System Manual Override POWER WINDOWS

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.

REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING!

Center Console removed from following illustrations

Airbag System Components • ACM (Airbag Control Module)

floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. WARNING!

Infants and Child Restraints WARNING!

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS

must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the Defrosters

▫ To Turn The Interior Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver . . . . . .76 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 104

CONSOLE FEATURES CUP HOLDERS

The center console/armrest has a tissue holder and a

COAT HOOK MIRRORS

Electric Remote Control Mirrors

NOTE: This feature is most effective when left in the

NOTE: Place the mirror switch in the neutral (center) WARNING!

On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle

After entry, the seat will return to its previously set

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Heated Seats

NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

Memory Feature To Set The Memory Feature:

Head Restraints Folding Rear Seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an

WARNING! TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) Turn Signals

Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipers System

NOTE: Vehicle speed is monitored to calculate wiper WARNING!

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

To turn the Traction Control System On, press the switch

To Set At A Desired Speed:

To Resume Speed: To Accelerate For Passing:

downshift again to second gear. The transmission will OVERHEAD CONSOLE

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Reprogramming A Single Button

Security GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING! Programming The Universal Transceiver

A moving garage door can cause injury to people and WARNING!

2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing and holding

4. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the

NOTE: In Canada, D.O.C. regulations require many

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with

• DOOR OPEN (one or more, with graphic) • SPARE SWAP DETECTED

Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped